Denver's road win streak is on the line as they face the Sacramento Kings. The Nuggets, currently third in the Western Conference, are aiming to extend their impressive 10-game road winning streak. This Thursday's game marks the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Kings holding a 4-15 record in conference matchups and a 6-14 record against opponents above .500. Denver, with the NBA's top-scoring offense, averages 125.0 points while shooting 51.3%. The Kings, however, have a strong field-goal percentage of 46.6%, just 0.1 percentage points lower than the Nuggets' allowed percentage. The Nuggets' star, Nikola Jokic, averages an impressive 29.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Spencer Jones has been on fire, making 2.0 3-pointers over the last 10 games. The Kings' top performers, Zach LaVine and Russell Westbrook, have been crucial to their recent performance. Despite the Kings' strong shooting, they have struggled defensively, allowing 122.0 points per game. The Nuggets, on the other hand, have a strong defensive record, giving up only 121.1 points per game. The last game between the two teams ended in a Kings victory with a score of 128-123 on November 23. However, the Nuggets have a strong home record, which could be a deciding factor. The game is set for Thursday at 10 p.m. EST, with the BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE favoring the Nuggets by 9 points. The over/under is set at 239.5. The outcome of this game will be crucial in determining the future of Denver's road win streak and their position in the Western Conference.
