Sacramento Kings vs
Dallas MavericksPredictions & Preview

Kings vs. Mavericks Preview: Sacramento Looks to Close Gap in Critical Western Conference Matchup

The Sacramento Kings (26-26) will face off against the Dallas Mavericks (28-25) in a critical Western Conference matchup on Monday at the American Airlines Center. Sacramento is coming off a win against New Orleans, while Dallas defeated Houston for their second straight victory. Dallas holds the 8th spot in the conference, while Sacramento is just 1.5 games behind in 9th place. The Mavericks will be without key players due to injuries, while the Kings are at full strength. Dallas is the betting favorite at -1 for the game. Don't miss out on our detailed prediction for the Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup and make your winning pick today.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings -106 | Mavericks -113
• Spread: Kings +1 (-110) | Mavericks -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 237.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 53%.

Sacramento vs Dallas Stats

Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings have had a mixed performance in the current season, scoring an average of 116.2 points per game while allowing an average of 115.4 points per game. They have a strong offense, hitting 47.3% of their field goals and 80.65% of their free throws, but struggle from long-range shooting, making only 34.4% of their 3-point attempts. In terms of defense, they allow opponents to shoot 46.7% overall and 37.7% from beyond the arc. After trading De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan is now the leading scorer for the team with an average of 21.5 points per game. Domantas Sabonis follows closely with 20.5 points per game. The Kings have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 9 in offense and 22 in defense. They currently have a record of 26-26 for the season.

Dallas Mavericks Analysis

The Dallas Mavericks currently have a power ranking of 26 and are ranked 11th in the league for offense, scoring an average of 115.53 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 16th, allowing an average of 113.34 points per game. With a record of 28-25 (26-25-2 ATS), the Mavericks have shown a strong performance. They shoot 47.81% overall which is 8th in the league, with a 37.08% success rate from 3-point territory, ranking them 9th. On defense, Dallas holds opponents to 45.74% shooting overall, ranked 9th, but struggles on the perimeter, allowing opponents to shoot 36.52% from long range, which is 22nd. Leading scorer Kyrie Irving averages 24.1 points per game, with Max Christie at 17.7 points per game and PJ Washington at 14.2 points per game. Washington also leads in rebounds with 8.2 per game, and Irving leads in assists at 4.8 per game and steals at 1.3 per game. Daniel Gafford averages 1.9 blocked shots per game. In their last 3 matchups, Sacramento has a 2-1 record against Dallas.

Sacramento Shines with Zach LaVine in Victory Over Dallas

Sacramento secured its first victory since De’Aaron Fox's absence, showcasing the seamless integration of newly acquired Zach LaVine into the team’s offense. LaVine, a sharpshooter, has been averaging an impressive 19 points per game. Currently, Sacramento boasts the 9th best offense in the NBA, with an 11th best field goal shooting percentage. On the other hand, Dallas ranks 11th in scoring at 115.5 points per game. Despite Anthony Davis' strong debut for Dallas, scoring 26 points, his game-time availability remains uncertain along with PJ Washington, who are essential players for Dallas in both scoring and rebounding. Dallas has covered the spread in five of the last seven matchups against Sacramento. However, with Sacramento at full strength and Dallas dealing with injuries, Sacramento holds a slight advantage in what is expected to be a closely contested game.

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