The Sacramento Kings (8-29) and Golden State Warriors (20-18) will face off in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff from the Chase Center in San Francisco, California is set for 10:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BA.
The Warriors are 14.5-point favorites on the spread (Warriors -14.5), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Golden State is a -750 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Sacramento is +525 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Kings vs. Warriors predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 9.
Kings vs Warriors Prediction, Picks
- Kings vs Warriors pick: Kings First Half Moneyline (+310)
My Warriors vs. Kings best bet is on Sacramento to win the first half, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Kings vs Warriors Odds for Friday, Jan. 9
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+14.5 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | +525 |
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-14.5 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | -750 |
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors NBA Preview
The Warriors come into this matchup in strong form. While they’ve mixed wins with a few losses in recent games, their home record gives Golden State a clear edge — 12-5 at the Chase Center.
That said, this game against the Kings will be the second of an eight-game homestand, giving the Warriors a huge opportunity to climb the standings and solidify their position in the NBA Playoffs.
On the other hand, the Kings appear to be the exact opposite of the Warriors. Not only do they own one of the worst records in the league (8–29, 14th in the West), but they also struggle mightily on the road, posting a 3-16 record away from home.
Injury-wise, Gary Payton II (left ankle) is listed as probable, while L.J. Cryer (back) remains out. On the Kings’ side, Keegan Murray (ankle) will also remain sidelined for several more weeks, according to Marc Stein.
Kings vs Warriors Betting Predictions, Analysis
This NBA system focuses on first-half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents.
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings face elite opponents with high win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second-half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with early intensity and effort, creating value in short-term situations before talent disparity takes over.
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
Kings vs Warriors Best Bet
- Kings First Half ML (+310)
Warriors vs Kings Betting Trends
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