Kings Look to Sweep the Season Series Against Nuggets
Kings vs Nuggets betting lines favor the surging Nuggets at home.
The final stretch of the season is underway as teams strive to solidify their positions and secure a spot in the NBA playoffs.
The Nuggets and the Kings, positioned in the middle of the Western Conference standings, are performing well after the All-Star break. Despite maintaining continuity and avoiding triggering any NBA trade news alerts at the trade deadline, Wednesday’s game may reveal which team’s decision will pay off.
Let’s dive into some analysis and look at lines for the Kings vs Nuggets betting.
Kings vs Nuggets 
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Records: Kings (33-24)/Nuggets (39-19)
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Streaming: NBA League Pass
The Rested Nuggets Can’t Lose
You don’t need to check the NBA results to see that the Nuggets are serious contenders. Since the All-Star break, they’ve showcased their championship pedigree through dominant performances and an undefeated 3-0 record.
The inspired Nuggets are rallying behind their star and two-time MVP, Nikola Jokic. Jokic has been on a roll since the All-Star game, posting three impressive triple-doubles in a row, including a remarkable 32-point, 16-assist, and 16-rebound stat-line in Denver’s last win. Expect this trend to continue on Wednesday.
While the rest of the season has had its ups and downs, there’s reason to believe that last year’s NBA champions are stepping up their game for a late-season run. Despite only being 25-31-2 ATS this season, the Nuggets seem to be turning things around. Expect to see them at the top of this year’s NBA playoff bracket.
They have maintained an undefeated streak since their break and covered in all three of those games, including a challenging win against the favored Warriors. The oddsmakers think the Nuggets recent play is no fluke, having the Nuggets at 6.5 point favorites Wednesday.
Sabonis is on a Tear
The Kings have also had a strong start post All-Star break, led by their two stars, Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox.
In a significant win over the contending Los Angeles Clippers, Fox contributed 33 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Sabonis recorded his 20th triple-double of the season, a feat achieved only six times in NBA history (including by Denver’s Jokic).
Unfortunately, the Kings followed up their impressive win against the Clippers with a disappointing loss to the hobbled Heat on Monday. Despite Sabonis continuing his incredible season with his 21st triple-double, it wasn’t enough to beat Miami, who played without their stars Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro.
This season, the Kings are 29-27-1 ATS and 31-26 on over/under totals. The Kings have also covered in 29 of their last 45 road games. All signs may point to the Kings having a decent shot covering, but Monday’s game against the Heat paired with the Nuggets winning streak gives us doubt on taking the Kings for Kings vs Nuggets betting.
Kings vs Nuggets Odds & Trends
The Kings vs Nuggets betting results have been evenly matched in their last 10 matchups, with both NBA teams boasting a 5-5 ATS and 5-5 over/under record. The Nuggets hold a slight edge in head-to-head matchups at 6-4.
However, the last five games tell a different story. The Kings have won four of their last five meetings, including all three matchups this NBA season. The Kings are 3-0 ATS in those recent meetings.
The Kings’ recent success may be attributed to their second-ranked defense against opponents’ scoring at the center position. Limiting Jokic is crucial to beating Denver. Fortunately for Denver, Jokic can impact the game in various ways and is currently on fire, so the Kings’ recent success against Jokic might not be indicative of future outcomes.
Consider looking at the Under (230.5) in this game, as the Nuggets have gone under in three of their last five NBA games and currently boast one of the slowest paces in the league. The Kings and Nuggets last meeting only totaled 200 points.
Although it looks like the Nuggets are going to come out ready for vengeance, if you think the King’s recent winning streak over the Nuggets will continue, the Kings money-line of (+215) has some value.
The Nuggets are 6.5-point favorites on Wednesday, their recent play and home-court advantage likely being the reason. Anticipate the Nuggets bouncing back from their previous three meetings with the Kings and leaving no doubts about who the true Western Conference powerhouse is with an emphatic win and cover.
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