Atlanta Hawks @ Sacramento Kings Odds

NBA Playoffs Odds

The Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings meet in the NBA Playoffs for a highly-anticipated matchup.

The Hawks finished the regular season at 43-39, earning the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Kings, meanwhile, finished at 32-50, earning the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference.

Atlanta is listed as a 5.5-point favorite over Sacramento in Thursday's game, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

Keys to the game

• Atlanta's offense vs. Sacramento's defense: The Hawks have one of the most potent offenses in the NBA, led by Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. They rank third in the league in points per game (117.2) and second in assists per game (29.1).
• Sacramento's offense vs. Atlanta's defense: The Kings have a solid offense, led by Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox. They rank 10th in the league in points per game (115.4) and fifth in assists per game (27.6).
• Key matchups: Trae Young vs. De'Aaron Fox, Dejounte Murray vs. Domantas Sabonis, Bogdan Bogdanovic vs. Kevin Huerter
• X-factor: The Kings' home-court advantage. Sacramento has been a very tough place to play this season, and the Kings will be looking to use that to their advantage in Game 1.

Prediction: The Hawks are a slight favorite in this matchup, but the Kings have a chance to steal home-court advantage in Game 1. I predict Atlanta wins 115-110.