Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 26/03/2024, 07:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 26/03/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks will pay a visit to the Golden 1 Center to face the Sacramento Kings in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 42-29 and sixth in the Western Conference, while the visitors hold the exact same record and are one place below their opponents in the Conference standings. 

The upcoming clash between the Kings and Mavericks marks the start of a crucial back-to-back series in the race for playoff berths. The Dallas Mavericks enter the matchup in exceptional form, having secured victories in eight of their last nine games. They will aim to extend their winning streak to five games following a hard-fought 115-105 road triumph over the Jazz last night. Luka Doncic showcased his brilliance with a triple-double, contributing 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Kyrie Irving added 27 points along with five assists. The Mavericks boast a notable +122 scoring differential, outscoring opponents by an average of 1.7 points per game. With an average of 118.6 points per game, they rank sixth in the league, and their home scoring average stands at 119.3 points per game, 1.4 points higher than their road average of 117.9. Defensively, however, Dallas concedes an average of 116.9 points per game, placing them 21st in the NBA. The availability of Brandon Williams and Josh Green remains uncertain for this critical matchup.

In this third encounter between these teams this season, the Sacramento Kings look to maintain their dominance, having clinched victories in both prior matchups, both on the road in Dallas. Riding a wave of good form with six wins in their last eight games, the Kings are determined to continue their momentum following a convincing 108-96 home victory over the 76ers last night. Keegan Murray and De'Aaron Fox spearheaded the team's offense with 23 points each, while Davion Mitchell contributed 18 points off the bench. The Kings are averaging 117.6 points per game, placing them ninth in the league. Defensively, they allow an average of 116.1 points per game, ranking 18th in the NBA, resulting in a +111 scoring differential overall. Interestingly, they concede 3.2 more points per game in home matchups compared to road games, with averages of 117.7 points at home and 114.5 points on the road. Unfortunately, Sacramento will be without Kevin Huerter, Sasha Vezenkov, and Trey Lyles for this crucial matchup.