Nuggets vs. Kings Prediction: Sacramento Predicted to Win Monday's NBA Game [12/16/2024]

The Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets will meet in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Monday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

The Kings, who have the likes of DeMar DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk, are set to take on the Nuggets, whose lineup includes Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Jamal Murray.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Denver-Sacramento game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Kings are likely to win, with a probability of 55%, compared to the Nuggets' 45%."

For a closer look at Monday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Nuggets vs. Kings predictions page.

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Nuggets vs. Kings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Monday's action between the Kings and Nuggets at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings
• Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Golden 1 Center
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Kings and Nuggets gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Nuggets vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Nuggets vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NBA matchup between the Nuggets and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Kings a 55% chance of beating the Nuggets. Our predicted final score has the Kings winning 118-117.

According to our model, the Kings (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 237 points has a 52% chance of staying under.

Nuggets vs. Kings Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Nuggets	Kings
Spread	+1.5 (-110)	-1.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+100	-110
Total	o237 (-115)	u237 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Nuggets vs. Kings Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Nuggets vs. Kings matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Nuggets vs. Kings Player Props

NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on the Nuggets vs. Kings matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Golden 1 Center.

Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to have 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Kings.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Kings, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Nuggets on Monday.

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