Denver Nuggets - Sacramento Kings predictions and free betting tips [15/02/2024]

On Thursday morning, the Denver Nuggets are set to host the Sacramento Kings at the Ball Arena.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets are currently in a challenging period, having experienced back-to-back losses for the first time since early December, making the goal to break this streak look difficult amidst accumulating injuries. The starting backcourt, consisting of Jamal Murray, who is dealing with bilateral shin inflammation, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who has sustained an injury to his right Achilles tendon, might miss the upcoming home match against the Sacramento Kings. In their last match, the team was led by Nikola Jokić, who scored 29 points, made 12 rebounds and delivered 8 assists, yet his efforts didn’t find much support from Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter, leading to a defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a score of 95:112.

Coach Michael Malone has highlighted the importance of player health, despite the drive for victories, especially before the All-Star break, where the Nuggets aim to rectify the situation and seek revenge for recent losses. The Nuggets are hoping to avoid a further deepening of their losing streak and maintain their lead in the conference, but they will have to cope with the absence of key players and find ways to compensate for their loss in upcoming matches.

Sacramento Kings

The Kings are experiencing a low point, losing 4 of their last 5 games, and are now looking to break a two-match losing streak after a recent defeat by the Phoenix Suns with a score of 125:130. In this match, De'Aaron Fox demonstrated outstanding play, scoring 40 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Domantas Sabonis completed a triple-double, scoring 35 points, 18 rebounds, and 12 assists, and Malik Monk was able to add 22 points and 6 assists from the bench. Despite a triumphant offensive, the Kings faced defensive issues, especially in the second half of the game where the Suns scored 66 points, leading to the Kings' downfall.

The upcoming match against the Denver Nuggets will be a significant test for the Kings, especially given that it will be their second game in a back-to-back series against strong Western Conference teams. The stellar performances of Fox and Sabonis highlight the team's strength and make the upcoming encounter with the Nuggets, where Nikola Jokić is a key figure, particularly tantalising. Sabonis and Jokić are two of the best passing big men in the league, promising an interesting rivalry on the court.

Forecast for the game Denver Nuggets - Sacramento Kings

The Denver Nuggets could face personnel issues in the upcoming game: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a questionable player due to injury, whereas the Sacramento Kings will play without the less significant players Trey Lyles and Jordan Ford. Recent games of the Kings leave much to be desired, despite the team's relatively sound state, and the loss to the Phoenix Suns in the last match turned out to be a significant disappointment. Nuggets are in a similar mood, arriving at the meeting after one of the most painful losses of the season. Although the Kings have every chance of success, given the slight advantage of the Nuggets, I believe that the hosts will be able to use the advantage of their court and end the game in their favor.