Kings vs. Nuggets Prediction: Denver Predicted to Win Thursday's NBA Matchup [1/23/2025]

NBA action continues on Thursday at 9:00PM ET as the Sacramento Kings take on the favored Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

The Nuggets, powered by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, will face off against the Kings, who feature DeMar DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk.

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

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Sacramento-Denver game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Nuggets with a win probability of 72% and the Kings with 28%."

For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kings vs. Nuggets predictions page.

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Kings vs. Nuggets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's game between the Nuggets and Kings at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Nuggets and Kings gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Kings vs. Nuggets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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

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

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Nuggets a 72% chance of defeating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 123-117.

According to our model, the Kings (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 242.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.

Kings vs. Nuggets Odds

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

Bet Type	Kings	Nuggets
Spread	+7.5 (-106)	-7.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+250	-300
Total	o242.5 (-110)	u242.5 (-110)

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

Kings vs. Nuggets Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Kings vs. Nuggets matchup is on the spread.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest 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.

Kings vs. Nuggets Player Props

NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on Thursday's Kings vs. Nuggets matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

DeMar DeRozan is expected to lead the Kings in scoring, while Nikola Jokic is projected to be the top scorer for the Nuggets.

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 Nuggets, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Thursday.

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