Warriors vs. Kings Game 2 NBA Playoffs Best Bets (Monday)

by BettingPros Staff |
Apr 17, 2023

Check out our best bets for Monday’s NBA Playoffs Game 2 matchup between the Warriors and Kings.

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Monday’s NBA Playoffs Best Bets

Same Game Parlay

Leg 1: Keegan Murray Over 9.5 Points (-110)
Leg 2: De’Aaron Fox Over 5.5 Assists (-148)
Leg 3: De’Aaron Fox Over 3.5 Rebounds (-160)

I’m firing away on the Kings tonight.

Keegan Murray has been a top-five rookie this season. He’s also been a big reason for Sacramento’s success. Murray has scored at least 10 points in 67% of games this season. He’s also hit this line in 70% of his last 20 games. It is going to be another high-scoring game tonight.

Murray has averaged 13 points per game against the Warriors. But he only played 16 minutes and went 1-for-5 from the field in Game 1. Look for him to get his confidence back tonight and hit some threes.

De’Aaron Fox has added eight assists per game against the Warriors. A few dishes to Murray and a few others scattered around, and he’ll reach six assists. He did most of the scoring on Saturday, but the Kings will need performances from role players to stick around against the Warriors throughout the series.

Fox also added just one rebound. So I’ll jump on his Over 3.5 rebound pro, knowing he’s averaging 4.2 per game. Fox has nailed four or more rebounds in 64% of games this season. Don’t let one game change your mind.

Parlay Odds: +394

Player Prop Bets

Domantas Sabonis OVER 13.5 Rebounds (-113)

The Kings and Warriors was the most exciting game on Saturday. Golden State led at halftime, but Sacramento surged in the second half, including De'Aaron Fox, who finished with 38 points in a 126-123 win.

We should expect another fast-paced, high-scoring matchup between the top two scoring offenses. Sabonis finished the season leading the league in rebounds at 12.3 per game. Those numbers were even better against the Warriors, and in four games, including Game 1, he's averaging 16.5 rebounds.

Draymond Green OVER 7.5 Assists (-128)

As a bonus pick, I like Green and his assist prop. He was tremendous at facilitating the ball in Game 1 and had his second 11-rebound rebound performance against Sacramento this season.

First Basket Scorer

The Kings and Warriors didn’t score the first basket in their first game until a minute and 20 seconds came off the clock.

But it was Donte DiVincenzo who nailed the first basket for the Warriors.

The Warriors have won the tip over the Kings in all five games this season. The Warriors have also scored the first basket in all five games.

Andrew Wiggins has two of the first baskets, Steph Curry has one, and Kevon Looney has another, along with DiVincenzo.

I’m confident that the Warriors will win the tip again. In the last game, Steph Curry turned the ball over, giving the Kings the first-shot attempt. But ultimately, the Warriors have a higher probability of winning the tip and scoring first.

The Kings have only won the tip in 31% of games and have scored the first basket 40% of the time. On the other hand, the Warriors have won the tip in 49% of games and have scored the first basket in 59% of games.

Klay Thompson is one of the only starters who hasn’t scored a first basket against the Kings this season. But he had a chance on a driving floater that he missed on Saturday. He’s attempted 12 first shots and has made 13 first baskets this season to lead the team. I’ll take my chances with Thompson.

Bet: Klay Thompson (+430)

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