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NBA Betting Preview: Kings vs Lakers

The Sacramento Kings go head-to-head with the LA Lakers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Betting Kings to Cover the Spread

We’ve smashed into the Kings +13 and this spread wager at odds of -110 means we need them to avoid a big loss against the Lakers.

Kings Won 124-112 When Teams Last Met

Sacramento Kings got the win in their previous game. A 130-121 triumph occurred on the road at American Airlines Center when playing Dallas Mavericks. Precious Achiuwa led the way with 29 points, while Maxime Raynaud added 22 and Daeqwon Plowden chipped in 19.

LA Lakers have suffered back-to-back home defeats. In their last game, they beat Golden State Warriors 129-101 on the road at Chase Center. Luka Doncic scored 26 points, with LeBron James putting up 22 and Austin Reaves contributing 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 124-112 in favor of the Kings when they last played the Lakers, with the matchup taking place at Golden 1 Center. The Lakers have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 35 24 0.593 115.7 115.6 0.1 16-12 19-12 7-7 24-15 5-5 1W
Kings logo Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
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Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.5 points, 43.9 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 44.4% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 124.9 points and 42.5 rebounds per matchup.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 14.0 points, Maxime Raynaud 9.3 rebounds and Nique Clifford 4.1 assists, while Malik Monk averages 1.6 (37.2%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.8 points, 39.4 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.0 points and 40.3 rebounds.

Austin Reaves is averaging 17.9 points, DeAndre Ayton 5.7 rebounds and LeBron James 7.6 assists, while Luka Doncic has an average of 2.4 (43.6%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The betting line of +13 looks too big. Kings should be able to stay relatively close to the favorites and we are keen to snap up the -110 that they cover the spread in this NBA showdown.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Kings vs Lakers stats:

  • The +13 line has been covered by Kings in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -13 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -13 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -13 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -13 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 8 of their last 10 games against Kings.

Kings +13 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5 Assists +132 BetMGM logo

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of +132.

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Luka Doncic Under 32.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has totaled an average of 27 points in the past 6 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -109.

Latest Luka Doncic Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Kings +13
Totals Under 233.5
Player Assists DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Kings +13 on the spread, combined with Under 233.5 and DeMar DeRozan (Kings) to have Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings Kings logo 110 - 119 Lakers logo Lakers

The Lakers will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 119-110 might be along the right lines. There are enormous odds available about this bet.

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Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Lakers Win on the Cards According to the Books

The latest Moneyline betting odds give LA Lakers a 88% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -769 favorites with the sportsbooks. Sacramento Kings are the underdogs at +530 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 13 and total points has a line of 233.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 233.5 at -114.

No matter if you're betting before the tip-off or during live basketball action, the top NBA sportsbooks have you covered with countless game lines and team props. It’s a major advantage to have such a deep pool of options at your fingertips.

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

Luka Doncic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -119 that he gets Over 32.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -109.

Player Points
Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-116
Under 8.5
-111
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+109
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-122
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-105
Under 4.5
-123
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Player Rebounds
Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 8.5
-109
Under 8.5
-119
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+106
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
+102
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-105
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Lakers Have Five Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Lakers have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, posting 111.60 points per contest while yielding 114.40.

The Kings own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 106.20 points per contest while yielding 118.70.

When the teams last met at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers beat the Kings 125-101. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Crypto.com Arena, the Kings have come away with six wins, while the Lakers have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 5-5 226.00 111.60 114.40 4 6
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Away Stats 2-8 224.90 106.20 118.70 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 23 34.48 321 38 14.0 1.7 1.3 5.7 1.6 1.0
DeMar DeRozan 61 31.89 1121 238 18.4 3.9 0.7 3.1 0.3 1.1
Zach LaVine 39 31.39 748 89 19.2 2.3 2.5 2.8 0.3 0.7

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 47 35.51 1531 405 32.6 8.6 3.7 7.7 0.5 1.4
Austin Reaves 33 33.42 806 180 24.4 5.5 2.5 4.8 0.3 1.1
LeBron James 41 33.23 882 288 21.5 7.0 1.4 5.7 0.6 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Sacramento Kings Lineups

26 Feb NBA
Kings 130-121 Mavericks
25 Feb NBA
Kings 97-128 Rockets
23 Feb NBA
Kings 123-114 Grizzlies
21 Feb NBA
Kings 122-139 Spurs
19 Feb NBA
Magic 131-94 Kings
11 Feb NBA
Kings 93-121 Jazz
09 Feb NBA
Kings 94-120 Pelicans
07 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 132-126 Kings
06 Feb NBA
Clippers 114-111 Kings
04 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 129-125 Kings

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

28 Feb NBA
Lakers 129-101 Warriors
26 Feb NBA
Lakers 110-113 Suns
24 Feb NBA
Magic 110-109 Lakers
22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers
20 Feb NBA
Clippers 122-125 Lakers
12 Feb NBA
Mavericks 104-124 Lakers
10 Feb NBA
Spurs 136-108 Lakers
09 Feb NBA
Thunder 119-110 Lakers
07 Feb NBA
Warriors 99-105 Lakers
05 Feb NBA
76ers 115-119 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 39 20 0.661 115 107.5 7.5 19-9 20-11 8-5 25-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 38 22 0.633 117.3 111.5 5.8 22-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 1W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Nets 15 44 0.254 107 115.6 -8.6 8-21 7-23 3-10 11-25 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 44 14 0.759 117.5 109.7 7.8 24-7 20-7 10-3 29-7 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 37 24 0.607 119.4 115.2 4.2 20-11 17-13 7-5 23-15 7-3 2L
Bucks 26 32 0.448 112.1 115.6 -3.5 14-14 12-18 8-4 19-20 7-3 1L
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 46 15 0.754 119.5 108.2 11.3 25-7 21-8 9-3 33-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 37 23 0.617 120.5 115.9 4.6 16-11 21-12 5-3 21-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 37 23 0.617 119.2 114.7 4.5 20-11 17-12 7-5 22-17 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 32 0.475 115.5 118.1 -2.6 16-15 13-17 5-7 22-18 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 35 24 0.593 115.7 115.6 0.1 16-12 19-12 7-7 24-15 5-5 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 27 31 0.466 111.7 112.2 -0.5 14-13 13-18 7-5 17-18 4-6 3L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 22 36 0.379 115.6 117.9 -2.3 12-17 10-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 1W
Mavericks 21 38 0.356 114.4 118 -3.6 14-18 7-20 3-10 11-28 2-8 2L
Pelicans 19 42 0.311 115 120.1 -5.1 11-21 8-21 6-7 12-26 6-4 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 44 14 0.759 117.5 109.7 7.8 24-7 20-7 10-3 29-7 8-2 2W
Celtics 39 20 0.661 115 107.5 7.5 19-9 20-11 8-5 25-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 38 22 0.633 117.3 111.5 5.8 22-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 37 24 0.607 119.4 115.2 4.2 20-11 17-13 7-5 23-15 7-3 2L
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Bucks 26 32 0.448 112.1 115.6 -3.5 14-14 12-18 8-4 19-20 7-3 1L
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 44 0.254 107 115.6 -8.6 8-21 7-23 3-10 11-25 2-8 7L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 46 15 0.754 119.5 108.2 11.3 25-7 21-8 9-3 33-9 6-4 1W
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 37 23 0.617 120.5 115.9 4.6 16-11 21-12 5-3 21-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 37 23 0.617 119.2 114.7 4.5 20-11 17-12 7-5 22-17 6-4 2W
Lakers 35 24 0.593 115.7 115.6 0.1 16-12 19-12 7-7 24-15 5-5 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 29 32 0.475 115.5 118.1 -2.6 16-15 13-17 5-7 22-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 27 31 0.466 111.7 112.2 -0.5 14-13 13-18 7-5 17-18 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 22 36 0.379 115.6 117.9 -2.3 12-17 10-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 1W
Mavericks 21 38 0.356 114.4 118 -3.6 14-18 7-20 3-10 11-28 2-8 2L
Pelicans 19 42 0.311 115 120.1 -5.1 11-21 8-21 6-7 12-26 6-4 4W
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 44 14 0.759 117.5 109.7 7.8 24-7 20-7 10-3 29-7 8-2 2W
Thunder 46 15 0.754 119.5 108.2 11.3 25-7 21-8 9-3 33-9 6-4 1W
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Celtics 39 20 0.661 115 107.5 7.5 19-9 20-11 8-5 25-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 38 22 0.633 117.3 111.5 5.8 22-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 1W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 37 23 0.617 120.5 115.9 4.6 16-11 21-12 5-3 21-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 37 23 0.617 119.2 114.7 4.5 20-11 17-12 7-5 22-17 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 37 24 0.607 119.4 115.2 4.2 20-11 17-13 7-5 23-15 7-3 2L
Lakers 35 24 0.593 115.7 115.6 0.1 16-12 19-12 7-7 24-15 5-5 1W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 29 32 0.475 115.5 118.1 -2.6 16-15 13-17 5-7 22-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 27 31 0.466 111.7 112.2 -0.5 14-13 13-18 7-5 17-18 4-6 3L
Bucks 26 32 0.448 112.1 115.6 -3.5 14-14 12-18 8-4 19-20 7-3 1L
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Grizzlies 22 36 0.379 115.6 117.9 -2.3 12-17 10-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 1W
Mavericks 21 38 0.356 114.4 118 -3.6 14-18 7-20 3-10 11-28 2-8 2L
Pelicans 19 42 0.311 115 120.1 -5.1 11-21 8-21 6-7 12-26 6-4 4W
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 44 0.254 107 115.6 -8.6 8-21 7-23 3-10 11-25 2-8 7L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
  • 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