Denver Nuggets v Sacramento Kings: what the numbers say
Denver Nuggets meet Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena, Tuesday 1:30pm (NBA). Denver Nuggets have won 49 of the 90 meetings with Sacramento Kings since 2001.
The big picture
Denver Nuggets come in 15th on the ladder; Sacramento Kings are 30th. Denver Nuggets have the higher position to protect.
Denver Nuggets are 4–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 115.4 points for and 114.7 against.
Sacramento Kings are 1–8 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.2 points for and 123.3 against.
Form
Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five and most recently beat Toronto Raptors 128–109.
Sacramento Kings have won one of their last five and most recently lost to San Antonio Spurs 109–124.
Head to head
These sides have met 90 times on our records since 2001: Denver Nuggets 49, Sacramento Kings 41.
Last time out (2025-26), Denver Nuggets won 136–105 at Golden 1 Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Sacramento Kings by 36 points in 2001-02 (118–82).
Players to watch
For Denver Nuggets, watch Jamal Murray (25.4 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nikola Jokic (23.4 points a game, 68 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Sacramento Kings, watch Darius Acuff Jr. (25.2 points a game, 33 rebounds in 2026-27) and Zach LaVine (22.1 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Ball Arena
Denver Nuggets have won 17 of their last 22 at Ball Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Denver Nuggets go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
