Sacramento Kings
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Kings logo Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings lineup: Nique Clifford, Precious Achiuwa, DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, Maxime Raynaud.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

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 +123 BetMGM logo

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +123 for this happening.

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Luka Doncic Under 32.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has averaged 27 points in the past 6 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -106 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Latest Luka Doncic Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Kings +12
Totals Under 234.5
Player Assists DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Kings to cover the +12 spread along with Under 234.5. Add in DeMar DeRozan (Kings) to get 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 87% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -667 favorites with the sportsbooks. Sacramento Kings are the underdogs at +480 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 12 and total points has a line of 234.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 234.5 at -110.

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 -128 that he gets Over 32.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -106.

Player Points
Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
-105
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-152
Under 6.5
+112
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
+116
Under 4.5
-156
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 4.5
-164
Under 4.5
+120
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Player Rebounds
Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-112
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-108
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-149
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-114
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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
Point Spread
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

Sacramento Kings Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
36 Marcus Smart
77 Luka Doncic
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Confirmed Lineup
5 Nique Clifford
9 Precious Achiuwa
10 DeMar DeRozan
18 Russell Westbrook
42 Maxime Raynaud

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 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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