2021 NBA picks, Feb. 6 predictions from proven computer model

The Denver Nuggets will take on the Sacramento Kings at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Golden 1 Center. Sacramento is 10-11 overall and 6-6 at home, while the Nuggets are 12-9 overall and 7-4 on the road. 

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Denver is favored by 3.5 points in the latest Kings vs. Nuggets odds from William Hill Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 229.5. Before entering any Nuggets vs. Kings picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it returned over $5,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks last season. The model is up nearly $8,100 over the past two-plus seasons. Dating back to last season, it is also on a stunning 73-44 roll on top-rated picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Kings vs. Nuggets. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Nuggets vs. Kings:

• Kings vs. Nuggets spread: Kings +3.5
• Kings vs. Nuggets over-under: 229.5 points

What you need to know about the Kings

Sacramento beat the Boston Celtics 116-111 on Wednesday. De’Aaron Fox dropped a double-double on 26 points and 11 assists. The Kings have won five of their past six games. Tyrese Haliburton scored a season-high 21 points and shot 5-of-9 from 3-point range. He became the first Kings rookie since 1999 to reach the 20-point mark with five 3-pointers in a game. 

Buddy Hield is second in the league in 3-point field goals made at 85. Richaun Holmes is second in the NBA in field goal percentage at .658. The Kings have lost their last two games vs. the Nuggets. 

What you need to know about the Nuggets

Denver lost 114-93 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Paul Millsap finished with only six points on 3-for-13 shooting in his 31 minutes on the court. After putting together a five-game winning streak, the Nuggets have lost two of their past three. They were dominated in the second half, getting outscored 68-35. Jamal Murray had 20 points and five assists.

Murray (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game. Gary Harris (abductor strain) is out. Denver has won 30 of the last 49 matchups with the Kings. Denver has set a franchise record for most road wins in nine games to start a season, with seven. 

How to make Nuggets vs. Kings picks

The model has simulated Kings vs. Nuggets 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning over on the total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Nuggets vs. Kings? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Nuggets vs. Kings spread to jump on Saturday, all from the model that is on an incredible 73-44 roll.