Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Picks – Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

The Golden State Warriors (28-27) aim to get their first win against the Sacramento Kings (28-27) in the third meeting this season on Friday, February 21 at 10:00 PM ET at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The Warriors are slight favorites on the road with a point spread at -1.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Warriors have gone 3-2 in their last five game stretch. They are coming off a 105-98 victory over the Houston Rockets, which put them back on the winning side after losing the game prior.

Golden State had a strong first half, but steadily allowed the Rockets to stay within reach in the second half of the game. Steph Curry stood out with his 27 points on his 41.1 percent shooting accuracy. Jimmy Butler was next in line with 19 points.

The Rockets shot better from the field (40.9 percent) and from long range (33.3 percent) than the Warriors. However, the Warriors made 24 free throws compared to the Rockets’ 10 to give them one advantage in this matchup.

The Warriors rank 19th in the league for producing 111.9 points a game. Their defense has allowed 111.6 points each matchup to opponents, ranking 10th. This ratio ranks 16th, which is about league average and does not offer a lot of breathing room.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Kings are coming off a 140-133 overtime loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, ending their three-game win streak. Over their last five games, the Kings have gone 3-2.

Sacramento had a good first half with a slight lead, but allowed the Pelicans to have hope in the second half and did not play as strong defensively. Zach LaVine led with 32 points and 10 assists, while Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and an insane 28 rebounds.

The Pelicans made half of their shots while shooting 42.0 percent from deep. The Kings were slightly behind with 43.8 percent shooting overall and 36.2 percent from three. They also allowed the Pelicans to get 40 free throw attempts, where they made 27 to give them the boost they needed.

The Kings are seventh in the league in scoring with 116.8 points a game. Defensively they rank 24th and allow opponents to get 116.0 points each game. This spread is narrow, but ranks 12th in the league.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set with the best Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings betting odds, revealing the Warriors as 1.5-point favorites. This is expected to be a close matchup, as the Kings are favored at home to win with a probability of 50.5 percent per market analysis. The Kings have won both meetings and are back at home with another great shot to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Sacramento Kings +1.5 (-110)