NBA : Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Odds & Prediction

Game Info: April 16, 2025 10:00PM EDT @ Golden 1 Center

The Dallas Mavericks have had their problem areas with consistency, as recent losses dulled their playoff tune-up, while on the other hand, Sacramento has been looking sharper, showing spells of dominance and resilience in key wins, and while both teams are well-stocked talent-wise, the Kings seem to be peaking at the right time.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Mavericks 2.63 , Kings 1.52

Spread: Mavericks +4 , Kings -4

Over/Under: 215.5

Team Recent Performance

Dallas Mavericks

On April 14th, Memphis thrashed the Mavericks 132-97 while being 1.5-point favorites with the total going over the expected 228.5 points. On April 12th, they managed to bounce back with another big win of 124-102 against Toronto, covering the spread of -11 while the total went over 224.5. On April 10th, loss to the Los Angeles Lakers 112-97 while failing to cover the +4.5 spread in a game that went under the 226.5. They were again defeated on April 6th by the Clippers 135-104 as underdogs by 9.5 points, with the total topping 221.5. One day before that, on April 5, they lost again to the Clippers, 114-91, failing to cover a +12 spread as the total was under 225.

Sacramento Kings

On the 14th of April, they registered a 109-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns, beating a spread of -14 points and the loss of the bet being 222.5 points. On the 12th, they lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 100-101, despite having covered by +7 points, which also resulted in a loss of the bet being under 224.5 points. On the 10th of April, they lost against Denver, 116-124, but again beat the handicap set for them at +4.5 points; Over 234.5 was again the result. On April 8, the Kings defeated Detroit 127-117, winning by +5.5 on the spread and going over a total of 231. They finally beat Cleveland 120-113 on the seventh, covering +9.5 on the spread and hitting under 238.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Kings hold a 6-4 edge against the Mavericks both on the win-loss standings and covering the spread in their last ten meetings. Just like the Kings have been on the winning side of the spread, against the Mavericks they would hold a 6-4 win against the spread in their last 10 outings. Both teams are trending down in terms of points, with both carrying an under mark of 3-7. The team from Sacramento scores with an average of 117.5 points per game, just a fraction above Dallas’s 116.6 average, while in the half, Sacramento would lead at 61.2 against Dallas’s 59.2. The shooting also favors the Kings, who have averaged 48.47% shooting from the floor compared to the Mavs’ 48.39% shooting, and in rebounds, on average, 46.4 against 40.2. Dallas, however, leads in three-point shots, with 157 against 118, and in steals.

Team Injuries Update

Dallas Mavericks

There are no reported injuries.

Sacramento Kings

Keegan Murray (SF, back) is questionable. Jake LaRavia (SF, thumb) is out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Sacramento Kings will win and cover the spread with the total staying 215.5.

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