Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Read our Kings vs Clippers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Inglewood. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Kings take on the Clippers at 8-7.
  • The Kings are averaging 116.9 points per game so far.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clippers.
  • The Clippers sit at 9-7.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (16th).
  • The Clippers are coming off a 104-93 win vs. the Kings.

Kings vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the 8-7 Kings will be in Inglewood to take on the 9-7 Clippers. Sacramento is currently favored by 2.5 points and is 11th in the Western Conference. The Clippers are 8th in the West and have won three straight games.

This division matchup will be played at the Intuit Dome and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is sitting at 221 points.

Kings vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Betting Odds SAC -2.5, SAC -144 | LAC +122 O/U 221

Kings Preview: Does Sacramento Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Kings dropped to 8-7 on the season after a 109-108 home loss to the Hawks on Monday. Sacramento was favored by 4.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.

Sacramento led 93-89 going into the 4th quarter but managed only 15 points in the final period while the Hawks scored 20. Atlanta’s 11-0 run early in the game was a key moment, as they took control after trailing 13-6.

In the Kings' 109-108 loss to the Hawks, Keon Ellis knocked down 9 threes, shooting 60% from deep and finishing with a team-high 33 points. De'Aaron Fox added 28 points, hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip.

As a team, Sacramento made 20 threes, shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was also 43.5%, below their average.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 20 points, the Kings couldn’t overcome their early struggles, giving up 32 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters in a 109-108 loss to the Hawks. Sacramento allowed Atlanta to shoot 47% from the field.

The Kings also had trouble defending the three, as the Hawks knocked down 16 threes on 42% shooting. Sacramento sent Atlanta to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Kings finished with 36 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, while also recording 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Los Angeles?

The Kings fell to 8-7 on the season after a narrow 109-108 loss to the Hawks on Monday. Sacramento, playing at home, entered the game as -4.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 235.5 O/U line.

After an 11-0 run by the Hawks early on, the Kings battled back, leading 93-89 going into the 4th quarter. However, they were outscored 20-15 in the final period, leading to the loss.

James Harden led the Clippers with 24 points and 7 rebounds in their win over the Magic, despite shooting just 35.7% from the field. He hit 3 threes at a 50% clip, with 10 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter. Amir Coffey added 18 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1%, and scoring 11 points in the opening quarter.

Ivica Zubac contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. The Clippers made 11 threes as a team, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.4%.

The Clippers' defense was solid throughout the game, holding the Magic to just 93 points. They gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 21 points in the 3rd and 18 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers held the Magic to 22% shooting, with only 8 threes made. They also limited Orlando to just 2 offensive rebounds while collecting 10 steals.

Kings vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Kings last ten road games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
  • In their last three games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • Against the spread, the Kings have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.

Kings vs Clippers Prediction

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