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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Kings

The LA Lakers tip off against the Sacramento Kings in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Few Points Expected

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when the Lakers clash with the Kings, with the 227.5 line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

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Lakers Won 125-101 When Teams Last Met

LA Lakers have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by Milwaukee Bucks 105-101 at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James dropped 26 points, as Luka Doncic finished with 24 and Jake LaRavia 13.

Sacramento Kings were winners last time out. It was a 111-98 home victory against Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center. DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points, with Zach LaVine adding 18 and Malik Monk 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers beat the Kings in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 125-101 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers have six straight wins against the Kings. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Kings logo Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 107.4 points, 40.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.7 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 71.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.3 points and 42.9 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 26.3 points, 7.2 assists and 2.6 (32.1%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 6.1 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 104.9 points, 40.1 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.8 points and 44.6 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 19.2 points, Maxime Raynaud 8.2 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 5.7 assists along with 2.1 (31.3%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Make the most of LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -110 for Under 227.5 points to be scored in this NBA game looks like great value. Our pick is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Lakers vs Kings stats:

  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Lakers games.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Kings games at home.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kings games.
  • The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Kings games.

Under 227.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Under 35.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has scored an average of 29.22 points in the past 9 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -118.

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Jake LaRavia Over 4.5 Rebounds -135 BetMGM logo

Jake LaRavia (Lakers) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games on the road. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -135 that this happens.

Latest Jake LaRavia Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 227.5
Spread Kings +9.5
Player Points Luka Doncic Under 35.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 227.5, followed by Kings +9.5 on the spread and Luka Doncic (Lakers) to score Under 35.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 115 - 108 Kings logo Kings

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Lakers to achieve a winning scoreline of 115-108 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Taking No Chances With Lakers

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean LA Lakers are -385 favorites to win and that means a 79% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that Sacramento Kings are least likely to win at +310.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 227.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s the chance to back Under 227.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 35.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-112
Under 8.5
-115
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-145
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+109
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 3.5
-156
Under 3.5
+120
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+117
Under 8.5
-152
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+102
Under 8.5
-132
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-118
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-139
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Lakers Have Owned Recent Head-to-Heads at Golden 1 Center

The Kings have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, putting up 108.30 points on average and giving up 114.90.

The Lakers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 110.50 points on average and giving up 115.40.

The last time the Lakers faced the Kings at Golden 1 Center, they won 127-120. In the last 10 head-to-head contests at Golden 1 Center, both teams have finished with five victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 3-7 223.20 108.30 114.90 3 7
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 6-4 225.90 110.50 115.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 29 36.5 967 254 33.3 8.8 3.3 8.0 0.6 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 19 33.29 417 132 21.9 6.9 1.6 5.6 0.6 1.1

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 19 35.95 277 29 14.6 1.5 1.3 6.1 1.6 1.2
DeMar DeRozan 39 33.24 726 149 18.6 3.8 0.8 3.3 0.3 1.4
Domantas Sabonis 11 33.18 189 41 17.2 3.7 0.4 12.3 0.2 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns
20 Dec NBA
Lakers 88-103 Clippers

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Kings 103-137 Warriors
06 Jan NBA
Mavericks 100-98 Kings
04 Jan NBA
Bucks 115-98 Kings
02 Jan NBA
Kings 102-129 Suns
01 Jan NBA
Celtics 120-106 Kings
30 Dec NBA
Kings 90-131 Clippers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
27 Dec NBA
Mavericks 107-113 Kings
23 Dec NBA
Pistons 136-127 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak