Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

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

  • The Lakers take on Sacramento at 15-12.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (20th).
  • The Lakers are coming off a 113-100 win vs. the Kings.
  • The Kings' record sits at 13-15.
  • The Kings are averaging 116.1 points per game so far.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.

Lakers vs Kings Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the Kings (-217) will host the Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific division matchup. Sacramento is favored by 6 points and the over/under line is set at 227.5. NBCS has the TV coverage for this game.

Los Angeles (15-12) is currently on a 2-game win streak and is 7th in the Western Conference. Sacramento (13-15) has lost 2 straight and is 12th in the West.

Lakers vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
  • Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 21st
  • Betting Odds SAC -6, LAL +180 | SAC -217 O/U 227.5

Lakers Preview: Can Los Angeles Stun the Crowd at Golden 1 Center?

The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 road win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Lakers not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game fell short of the 229.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for 213 points.

After an 11-0 run early in the game, the Lakers took control, but the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter. The Lakers edged out the 3rd quarter 24-22 and then pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Kings 27-20 to seal the win.

Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 25 points in their win over the Kings, adding 8 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Anthony Davis contributed 21 points and 19 rebounds, scoring 8 in the final period.

LeBron James added 19 points, and D'Angelo Russell chipped in 16. The Lakers shot 40.4% from the field, hitting 12 threes at a 36.4% rate.

Despite giving up 58 points in the 1st half, the Lakers tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in their 113-100 win over the Kings. Los Angeles gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd but held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and just 20 in the 4th.

Overall, the Lakers held the Kings to 45% shooting from the field, including 37% from three-point range, with Sacramento hitting 11 threes. The Lakers also sent the Kings to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15. Los Angeles finished with 39 defensive rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while also recording 8 steals and 10 blocks.

Kings Preview: Can the Kings Lock in a Home Win?

The Lakers improved to 15-12 this season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. L.A. entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 213, falling short of the 229.5 O/U line.

After an 11-0 run early on, the Lakers led 37-28 after the 1st quarter. The Kings fought back in the 2nd, outscoring L.A. 30-25. The Lakers edged the Kings 24-22 in the 3rd and pulled away in the 4th, holding Sacramento to 20 points while scoring 27 of their own.

De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter. Domantas Sabonis added 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, shooting 61.5%, while Malik Monk contributed 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.1%. Monk hit 3 threes, though he shot just 30% from deep.

The Kings' defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 25 and 24 points, respectively. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 40% shooting from the field in their loss to the Lakers.

Sacramento gave up 12 threes at a 36% clip and sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, where they hit 25 free throws. The Kings grabbed 39 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Lakers vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Los Angeles has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 110 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home games, Sacramento has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 113 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 4-6 straight up.

Lakers vs Kings Prediction

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