Kings vs. Wizards Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025
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Sacramento Kings (36-39) vs. Washington Wizards (16-59)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: NBA League Pass
Previous Games:
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Kings: Lost 111-109 vs. Indiana
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Wizards: Lost 120-94 vs. Miami
Head-to-Head:
Sacramento and Washington have struggled recently, but the Kings are still fighting for a play-in spot, while the Wizards are already eliminated. The Kings won the last meeting between these teams, but they have been inconsistent covering large spreads on the road.
Sacramento Kings Breakdown:
The Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games and are struggling to hold onto the final play-in spot in the West. They are averaging 111.3 PPG while allowing 117.8 PPG during this stretch. Domantas Sabonis remains a double-double machine, and DeMar DeRozan has been Sacramento's primary scorer.
Key Players:
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DeMar DeRozan: 21.9 PPG, 5.7 APG
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Domantas Sabonis: 25 PPG, 16 RPG vs. Indiana
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Keegan Murray: 42.6% from three
Washington Wizards Breakdown:
The Wizards have won just 2 of their last 10 games and continue to struggle on both ends of the floor. They rank last in offensive efficiency and give up 120.9 PPG this season. Jordan Poole has been their lone bright spot, dropping 35 points in their last loss.
Key Players:
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Jordan Poole: 35 points, 7 threes vs. Miami
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Alex Sarr: 18.5 PPG last 10 games
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Justin Champagnie: 6.2 RPG
Betting Trends:
Sacramento Kings:
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1-6 SU in their last 7 games
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2-5 ATS in their last 7 games
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The total has gone UNDER in 5 of their last 6 games
Washington Wizards:
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1-8 SU in their last 9 games
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1-8 ATS in their last 9 games
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The total has gone OVER in 6 of their last 8 games
Exact Score Prediction:
Sacramento Kings 116 – Washington Wizards 107
Our Best Bet:
Washington Wizards +12.5 (-110)
The Kings have struggled to cover large spreads, failing to cover -13 in 9 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Wizards have stayed within +13 in 7 of their last 10 home games. Expect Washington to keep it closer than expected.