Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets Basketball Preview - 01-23-2025
On Thursday night at Ball Arena, Sacramento will look to extend their three-game win streak. However, Denver has been playing great basketball recently, ranking first in offensive efficiency over that span while winning more games at home than any team in the league during that span.
So it is wise to favor taking the over in this game that features 240.5 total points on the scoreboard. Both teams have been playing solid defense lately, limiting opponents to 114.9 points per contest while forcing 13.7 turnovers from their opposition each game.
Last time these teams met, the Nuggets prevailed in an exciting 130-129 affair. Both teams displayed great offensive capabilities throughout, yet Denver's ability to dominate at the free throw line proved decisive - they have averaged 24.8 more attempts per opponent this season and won 26 out of 43 free-throw margin battles!
The Kings enter this game as they began their back-to-back with Golden State on Tuesday by winning by 123-117. Their run since Doug Christie replaced Mike Brown has been impressive; they currently sit seventh in the Western Conference. Doug Christie has led them well so far since taking over, playing with pace against an opponent that doesn't offer as much rim protection such as Denver.
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