Nuggets vs. Kings Picks & Best Bets 16th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Sacramento Kings will host the Denver Nuggets in NBA action on Monday at Golden 1 Center, starting at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The Kings will be led by DeMar DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk, while the Nuggets have Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Jamal Murray.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Nuggets vs. Kings bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Kings will likely beat the Nuggets with a projected final score of 118-117.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Nuggets vs. Kings Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Nuggets vs. Kings picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Nuggets vs. Kings Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, December 16th, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Nuggets +1.5 / Kings -1.5
- Moneyline: Nuggets +100 / Kings -110
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 237 Points (-115/-105)
Kings -1.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Kings have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 49%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Under 237 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 237, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% probability of the 237-point total staying under, providing an edge of 0.9%.
Nuggets vs. Kings Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Denver Nuggets at +100 via BetMGM, whilst the Sacramento Kings are available at -110 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 55% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Kings also present the best betting value, with the odds of -110 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 2.2%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Nuggets vs. Kings
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Nuggets vs. Kings game.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 24 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
Michael Porter | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Jamal Murray | 17 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Aaron Gordon | 16 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Julian Strawther | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Aaron Gordon Over 3.5 Assists (+132)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Aaron Gordon Over 3.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our top prop bet for the Nuggets is on Aaron Gordon to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 14.3% on the +132 odds offered by FanDuel.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
DeMar DeRozan | 25 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
De'Aaron Fox | 24 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Malik Monk | 22 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 14 | 9 | 1 |
Keon Ellis | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Malik Monk Over 5.5 Assists (+110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Malik Monk Over 5.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Kings is on Malik Monk to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 11.8% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Nuggets vs. Kings Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Nuggets vs. Kings trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Domantas Sabonis Over 20.5 Points Scored
Domantas Sabonis has scored more than 20.5 points in 9 of his last 12 games (75% of the time). You can bet on him to score 21+ points again at odds of -118 (54% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Michael Porter Jr. Over 6.5 Total Rebounds
Michael Porter Jr. has had more than 6.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can place a bet on him to record over 6.5 rebounds again at odds of +112 (47%), also available at FanDuel.
Aaron Gordon Over 3.5 Total Assists
Aaron Gordon has had more than 3.5 assists in 12 of his last 21 appearances (57%). You can wager on him to record over 3.5 assists again at odds of +135 (43%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Aaron Gordon of the Nuggets to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Kings -1.5 to cover.
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