Kings vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 3/6/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 03/04/2025 at 9:09 PM ET

Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets 03/05/25 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 3/6/2025, 2:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: DEN -6.5 ; O/U 236.5

Kings vs Nuggets Prediction

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings look for a fifth consecutive win, when visiting the Denver Nuggets. Sacramento is 32-28 and 8th in the Western Conference just a half-game behind sixth place with the top six avoiding the play-in round of the postseason. Sacramento beat Dallas 122-98 on Monday with Zach LaVine leading the Kings with 22 points. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Zach LaVine leads Sacramento in scoring, averaging 22.6 points per game and DeMar DeRozan is second, averaging 22.0 points per game. Domantas Sabonis is the leading rebounder and the leader in assists, averaging 14.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Sacramento scores an average of 116.8 points per game, shooting 47.7% overall and 34.9% from 3-point territory.

The Denver Nuggets look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Wednesday when hosting the Sacramento Kings. Denver is 39-22 and tied for second in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers, 11 games behind first place. Denver lost to the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Saturday, and the Nuggets have lost three of the last five.

Nikola Jokic leads Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 28.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game. Jamal Murray is second in scoring, averaging 21.4 points per game, and is one of six players for Denver who average double figures in scoring. Denver scores an average of 121.1 points per game, shooting 50.8% overall and 38.1% from 3-point territory.

Kings vs Nuggets Pick Analysis

The Denver Nuggets will pick up a victory and cover the number when hosting the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Denver has covered the number in eight of the last 12 and the Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in the last six versus an opponent from the Western Conference. Denver is third in the NBA in scoring, averaging 121 points per game and first in field goal shooting at 50.8%. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 118-111.

Our Free NBA Pick for Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings

Denver Nuggets -6.5