Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks Game Preview

Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (April 16, 2025)

Game updates of Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks including, Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates — *Kai Jones (Photo By Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)*

The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up to face the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California) on April 16, 2025. The winning team will move on to the final stage of the play-in tournament, where it will take on the loser of the Golden State vs. Memphis game.

The Kings just beat the Phoenix Suns in the last game with a 4-2 record to secure the home-court advantage in the play-in-the-tournament. They had previously struggled with a 4-11 record. However, their defensive approach has been inconsistent, and their offense, which frequently features isolation plays, is also inconsistent.

On the other hand, the Mavericks started their season on a negative note. They ended with a 1-4 record, which cost them the opportunity to play on their home court in the playoffs. Leading by Anthony Davis’s offensive and defense, they made a 5-2 record previously. However, they are dealing with a significant shortage of players and have experienced numerous close losses, which resulted in their low win total.

Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks: Prediction

Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) controls the ball in front of Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (8) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Since Dallas set Luka Doncic to the Lakers, they secured a 13-20 record. The absence of Kyrie being sidelined for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL will be a notable contributor to their difficulties. They could find it challenging even with the experienced Anthony Davis on their roster, as the Kings currently hold the tenth position in the points table, averaging 115.7.

Moreover, Zach Lavine has been in a strong zone, averaging 27.4 points over the last seven games. Considering these facts, Sacramento’s home-court advantages could be a major plus point in the matchup.