For the guests from Dallas since the beginning of this week also theoretically participation in the playoffs is no longer possible. For the Mavericks it will be the third season in a row without a postseason. For the hosts, this is also probably out of reach – although at least some hope exists. The California capitol team is currently in ninth place in the west, but has eight wins behind the Los Angeles Clippers, who take the final playoff spot.
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Basketball Betting Tips
However, the Kings have two games less, which is why there is still a small chance that the horror series of meanwhile twelve years without a post-season may come to an end. The master of 1951 is thus much more motivated and rested in the game, since he has to do in contrast to Dallas no back-to-back game. At Sacramento Kings versus Dallas Mavericks, the odds are very clear for a home win. An assessment followed by the tip, whereby a handicap of – 4.5 is selected for the home side.
Sacramento Kings – Statistics & Current Form
Should it not work again with the playoffs, it would be the 13th consecutive time that Sacramento suffers this fate. A depressing series – however, such a performance was expected before the start of the season. The kings of the Kings is at most mediocre and the franchise is still under construction. After the departure of their only star DeMarcus Cousins over two years ago, the Kings are counting on many young players who have not yet reached their full potential. Despite this, Sacramento have been more successful with 34 wins than in the past ten seasons.
Among the strengths of the Californians are mainly the distance throws. They have a odds of 37.3 percent – a value that only three teams in the NBA surpass. The yield in the assists and offensive rebounds can also be seen. Categories in which the Kings after all occupy the tenth place of all teams. Values that also show that the Kings are among the most offensive representatives in the league. On average they scored 114.1 points and only seven NBA clubs are above this value.
A pillar for the already satisfactory season from the point of view of the Kings is Marvin Bagley, who was picked second in the previous year’s draft. The power forward plays a very solid rookie season and also Bogdan Bogdanovic from Serbia belongs to the young guard, which leads in Sacramento the scepter comparatively successful. In his second season with the Kings, he has increased his average scorer from 11.8 the previous year to 14.2 and also increased in the values for the rebounds and assists.
Last results from Sacramento Kings:
🏀 20.03.2019 – Sacramento Kings vs. Brooklyn Nets 121: 123 (NBA)
🏀 17.03.2019 – Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls 129: 102 (NBA)
🏀 16.03.2019 – Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Sacramento Kings 123: 114 (NBA)
🏀 15.03.2019 – Boston Celtics Vs. Sacramento Kings 126: 120 (NBA)
🏀 12.03.2019 – Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings 121: 115 (NBA)
Dallas Mavericks – Statistics & Current Form
On the penultimate round of the match, there was another record for Dirk Nowitzki: With now 31,424 points, the Würzburg is now the sixth-best scorer in the history of the NBA. He overtook legend Wilt Chamberlain, who died in 1999 and scored 100 points in a game in 1962 – a record that no one has taken him yet. For Dallas, the defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans was also a sad moment in this season, because now mathematically there is no chance to reach the postseason. For the Texans it will be the third season in a row, in which the playoffs are tracked only as a counter.
As in the case of the opponent, Dallas is speculating on the future: After the likely resignation of Dirk Nowitzki at the end of this season, hopes are now on the Slovenian Luka Doncic, who has also taken full charge in his first season in the NBA. In each of the past four months he has been honored as a Rookie of the Month in the Western Conference, and with point forward Dallas has returned to Nowitzki as a player who can become the franchise’s face. Currently, however, his services are not enough: On the contrary, Dallas is now the second-worst team in the West after Phoenix, and away from home the last eight games have been lost.
For the Mavericks, the season has definitely run, but the yield is also not bad enough to go into tanking. In the match against Sacramento coach Rick Carlisle must continue to dispense with the point guard J. J. Barea injury. The backup of Dennis Smith Jr. has been missing for many weeks due to an Achilles tendon injury and a return in this season is excluded. Against Dallas speaks in the coming match also that they had to compete the previous day. Here, the 2011 champion faced the Portland Trail Blazers and the game ended with a 118: 126 defeat. If you look at the game of Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks odds for a Mavericks victory, the team’s outsider role is quickly becoming apparent.
Last results from Dallas Mavericks:
🏀 21.03.2019 – Portland Trail Blazers Vs. Dallas Mavericks 126: 118 (NBA)
🏀 19.03.2019 – Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans 125: 129 (OT) (NBA)
🏀 17.03.2019 – Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 121: 116 (NBA)
🏀 15.03.2019 – Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks 100: 99 (NBA)
🏀 13.03.2019 – Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs 105: 112 (NBA)
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks – Head to Head Statistics
Most recently, Sacramento and the Mavericks faced each other last December and the Kings prevailed with seven points difference away. As a result, the curious series of alternate winners in this pairing already went into the ninth round! The Kings also lost their last two home games against Dallas, which took place about a year ago. In the coming duel between the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks the corresponding rate but now clearly favored the hosts.
Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Our Basketball Tips
For Dallas there is no chance for the playoffs this season. A circumstance that will certainly lead to a drop in voltage.
For the Kings, in turn, there is a hint of hope, which is why they want to win the home game necessarily. The signs are also not bad, as Sacramento has a victory rate of around 58 percent in the domestic Golden 1 Center. Two days ago, however, Sacramento had to defeat the Brooklyn Nets on its own. The match can be considered one of the most spectacular encounters this season, with the Kings at the end of the third quarter with no less than 25 points in front, but thanks to a furious last section of the New Yorkers, the game was still lost with 121: 123. Especially D’Angelo Russel was unstoppable and delivered 27 points in the final quarter – season record!
Key Facts – Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks tip
Kings win nearly 60 percent of their games at home
Mavericks are the second worst team in the West
Dallas won the last two guest appearances in Sacramento
Basically, the current season for Sacramento but already quite positive, since more successes than in the review of the past ten years were struck. Another benefit for the Kings is that the Mavs already have to complete the second match in 24 hours, and they have the weakest score with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The series of defeats abroad already includes eight games. In addition, the last victories were made only with the Cavs and Knicks, both of whom have already switched to a tanking mode. At Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks, the tip therefore looks like a home win. The prediction is hinted at with a handicap of – 4.5 points for the home side.
Betting Tips: Victory Sacramento Kings (-4.5)
Odds: 1.49
