LA Lakers (17-13) vs Sacramento Kings (13-18)
Game Info: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: LA Lakers -2.5 / Sacramento Kings +2.5 --- Over/Under: 222.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers meet Saturday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Pacers and Pistons, and they play the Mavericks, 76ers and Grizzlies next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 114.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 21.1 points and 13.5 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Warriors, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Cavs, Trail Blazers, and Hawks next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.3 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.7 points and 11.4 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.5 points and 7.9 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won 11 of their last 12 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Lakers' last 11 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Kings' last three games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers Prediction
The LA Lakers have won all three games against the Kings this season, and they have the serious edge in this spot at home. Not only do the Sacramento Kings continue to underachieve as they're five games below a .500 record and 10-20-1 ATS on the season, but they just fired head coach Mike Brown. It feels like the Kings are falling apart across the board, and I wouldn't be surprised if players' names start popping up in trade rumors. We're only laying a bucket. Give me the Lakers at home and the small chalk.
Randy’s Pick LA Lakers -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
