Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks (Apr 17 10:00 AM)
Standings: Kings #9 vs. Mavericks #10
Season Series: SAC leads 3–0
Key Insights:
Sacramento swept Dallas in the regular season 3–0 and comes into this game with momentum, winning four of their last six. Meanwhile, Dallas is reeling after dropping four of their last five — pressure is mounting.
The Kings are in familiar territory, returning to the play-in for the second straight year. Dallas, on the other hand, is adjusting to a new identity with Anthony Davis now leading the charge.
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Players to Watch:
Sacramento Kings
Domantas Sabonis
One of the league’s most consistent players, Sabonis leads in double-doubles and ranks top 4 in 20-10 games. He’s also top 2 in rebounds and top 20 in assists overall—3rd among bigs. A top option for his all-around game.
DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan has scored 25+ in 26 games this season, including a recent stretch with 20+ in 15 of the last 16. He’s also contributing in rebounds and assists, making him a reliable all-around threat.
Zach LaVine
LaVine is among the top 4 scoring shooting guards, averaging 51% from the field and 44% from deep. He’s on a hot streak too, shooting 50% or better in four of his last five games and hitting at least four threes in each of his last six.
Keegan Murray
Murray has been a steady two-way contributor. Against Dallas in their last two meetings, he averaged nearly 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, with room to do more on defense.
Keon Ellis
With Malik Monk out until the first round, Ellis will continue seeing heavy minutes. He’s especially valuable for his defensive production.
Dallas Mavericks
Anthony Davis
Davis dominated in their last game, nearly posting a quadruple-double. With Luka gone, he’s now the face of the franchise. The Mavs had a strong season last year, so expectations are high, and Davis needs to show he can live up to that or at least come close.
PJ Washington
A key piece in last year’s playoff run, PJ thrives as a secondary option next to AD. He’s been steady lately, contributing across the board and adding value with stocks (steals + blocks).
Klay Thompson
After a few rough seasons, Klay is looking to silence the critics. If he wants to regain respect, this is the moment to step up.
Daniel Gafford
Not a guaranteed starter, but Gafford has been impactful off the bench. He’s scored 20+ fantasy points in five of his last six and brings much-needed energy on both ends to support Davis.
Spencer Dinwiddie
With Dante Exum just returning from injury and Brandon Williams still out, Dinwiddie is a safer option for ball-handling duties. The Mavs will need his playmaking and stability.
Injury Report
Sacramento Kings: Malik Monk (SG) OUT Return date: Apr 23
Stat Spotlight: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Free Throw Percentage
Sacramento holds a clear advantage at the line, shooting 80.6% (4th in the league) compared to Dallas’s 77.0% (24th). - Blocks Per Game
Dallas protects the rim more effectively, averaging 5.4 blocks (7th) per game, while Sacramento trails behind with just 4.4 (25th).
DFS Tip:
Sabonis and DeRozan are elite fantasy options, but if you want a budget play, Keon Ellis offers a defensive upside. On the Mavs side, AD is high-risk, high-reward — pair him with Gafford or PJ for value stacking.
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