Steph Curry returned to the lineup for the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough for them to get a win over the Houston Rockets.
Now, Curry is looking to get Golden State back on track as a home favorite against the tanking Sacramento Kings.
The Kings (21 wins this season) may have played too well to land a top-three pick in the 2026 NBA Draft without some lottery luck, though they’re massive underdogs with Zach LaVine, De’Andre Hunter and Domantas Sabonis out of the lineup for the rest of the season.
Golden State is a much better team when Curry plays (23-17) this season, but it is going to have to win multiple play-in games to get into the playoffs this season.
Let’s dive into the odds, a player prop to bet and my prediction for Tuesday night’s contest.
Kings vs. Warriors Odds, Spread and Total
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Spread
Kings +14.5 (-112)Warriors -14.5 (-108)
Moneyline
Kings: +650Warriors: -1000
Total
234.5 (Over -115/Under -105)Kings vs. Warriors How to WatchDate: Tuesday, April 7Time: 10:00 p.m. ESTVenue: Chase CenterHow to Watch (TV): NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports CaliforniaKings record: 21-58Warriors record: 36-42Kings vs. Warriors Injury ReportsKings Injury ReportPatrick Baldwin Jr. – outDeMar DeRozan – questionableDrew Eubanks – outDe’Andre Hunter – outDomantas Sabonis – outZach LaVine – outKeegan Murray – outIsaiah Stevens – outRussell Westbrook – outWarriors Injury ReportJimmy Butler – outMoses Moody – outSteph Curry – probableAl Horford – outLJ Cryer – probableKristaps Porzingis – questionableQuinten Post – outGui Santos – outKings vs. Warriors Prediction and Pick
If you’re betting on this game, the safest way to do it is by taking Steph Curry to have a big game when it comes to his scoring.
I have no interest in touching either side in this matchup with the Warriors struggling to stay afloat since Steph was injured and the Kings in full-blown tank mode in the final week of the regular season. So, instead, I’m backing Curry against a weak 3-point defense, and I shared the full scope of this player prop pick in today’s edition of my NBA Best Bets column – Peter’s Points:
After missing 27 games with a knee injury, Curry returned to action on Sunday against the Houston Rockets and promptly had one of his best games of the season.
The star guard finished with 29 points on 11-of-21 shooting (5-for-10 from 3) in less than 27 minutes of action. Golden State lost by one point, but Curry didn’t seem to miss a beat on the offensive end.
Now, he takes on a Sacramento Kings team that is 28th in the NBA in defensive rating and 29th in opponent 3-point percentage this season. Curry has torched the Kings in his lone meeting with them this season, scoring 27 points and knocking down six 3-pointers.
Even though he’s on a minutes restriction, Curry is clearly the No. 1 option for Golden State when he’s on the floor. I wouldn’t be shocked if he pushes 30 points again, especially if he takes over 20 shots.
Curry is averaging 27.3 points per game this season while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Pick: Steph Curry OVER 24.5 Points (-117 at DraftKings)
Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Find Peter Dewey’s NBA betting record here (futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on BetStamp here.
Claim the latest DraftKings promo code offer today. Sign up and win your first $5 bet to get $200 in bonus bets instantly.