Warriors vs. Kings odds, prediction, time: 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 16 bets by proven model

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The Golden State Warriors go on the road to play against the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference 9 vs. 10 contest on Tuesday in the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament. The Warriors have won four of their last five games. They beat the Utah Jazz 123-116 on Sunday. Meanwhile, Sacramento snapped its three-game skid in the season finale. The Kings topped the Portland Trail Blazers 121-82. The loser of this matchup goes home, while the winner will face the loser of Lakers vs. Pelicans. 

Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Golden State is the 3-point favorite in the latest Warriors vs. Kings odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 224. Before making any Kings vs. Warriors picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer simulation model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters the 2024 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 88-58 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,600. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Kings and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Kings vs. Warriors:

Warriors vs. Kings spread: Golden State -3Warriors vs. Kings over/under: 224 pointsWarriors vs. Kings money line: Golden State -147, Sacramento +124Warriors: The Golden State Warriors have won 17 of their last 21 away gamesKings: The Sacramento Kings have hit the game total Under in 16 of their last 20 gamesWarriors vs. Kings picks: See picks at SportsLineWhy the Warriors can cover

Guard Stephen Curry is a dominant presence on the court. Curry has limitless range and forces defenses to plan around him. The 10-time All-Star is able to thread the needle as a passer as well. Curry ranked ninth in the NBA in scoring (26.4) with 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season. In his last outing, he dropped 33 points and five assists.

Forward Jonathan Kuminga provides the Warriors with a downhill scoring threat. Kuminga can finish around the rim with ease and is an active force on the glass. The 21-year-old logs 16.1 points, 4.8 rebound  and 2.2 assists per contest. On April 11 against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kuminga totaled 19 points and six boards. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why the Kings can cover

Guard De'Aaron Fox is a blazing quick ball handler for the Kings. He owns sensational speed to fly down the court to either score or dish it off to the open man. The Kentucky product averages 26.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. He dropped 30-plus points in two of his last four games. On April 11, Fox tallied 33 points, five rebounds and eight assists.

Forward Domantas Sabonis excels in the paint due to his ability to attack in several different ways. Sabonis is a top-notch passer, rebounder, and owns a soft touch in the low post. Sabonis was first in the NBA in rebounds, sixth in assists and ninth in field goal percentage. His season averages were 19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, 8.2 assists and shot 59% from the field. In his last outing, Sabonis had 18 points, 11 boards and nine assists. See who to back at SportsLine. 

How to make Kings vs. Warriors picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on Curry's point total (29.5), projecting him to average 28.7 in the simulations. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the model's picks at SportsLine. 

So who wins Warriors vs. Kings, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that's 88-58 on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.