Sacramento Kings (39-41) vs LA Clippers (48-32)
Game Info: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings +6 -- Over/Under: 226.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBC Sports CA
The Sacramento Kings will host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Golden 1 Center on Friday, April 11, 2025, in a game with important playoff implications for both teams. The Kings, currently 39–41 and sitting ninth in the Western Conference, are locked into the play-in tournament but face a key setback with guard Malik Monk out due to a left calf strain. Domantas Sabonis continues to anchor Sacramento with 14.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, while DeMar DeRozan leads the team in scoring with 22.0 points per game.
Meanwhile, the Clippers, at 44–36, are looking to climb the standings despite dealing with their own injury issues. Kawhi Leonard returned in January after missing the season’s first 34 games with knee inflammation, and Norman Powell, who leads the team with 24.2 points per game, is listed as probable. Ivica Zubac and James Harden have also played key roles for L.A., contributing on the boards and as a playmaker, respectively.
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Ivica Zubac Over 17.5 Points
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac is averaging 16.7 points per game during the 2024-25 NBA season, ranking him 57th in the league. He also contributes 12.6 rebounds (4th in the NBA) and 2.7 assists per game. Zubac has been a menace in the paint as of late. We’ve seen him score 20+ points in 3 straight games. He’s been taking some of the weight off the Clippers' main scorers' backs. I like Zubac to keep up his scoring efforts in this one.
Zach Lavine Over 22.5 Points
Lavine is averaging 23.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. He has achieved a field goal percentage of 51.3%, a three-point percentage of 44.5%, and a free throw percentage of 82.3%. LaVine's efficiency is further highlighted by his true shooting percentage of 64.1%. In a standout performance on April 8th, LaVine scored a season-high 43 points, including eight three-pointers, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 127–117 comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons. Lavine has the hot hand on this Kings team right now, and I’m looking to ride this momentum.
James Harden Over 3.5 Three Pointers
James Harden averages 22.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game. Regarding his three-point shooting, Harden attempts an average of 8.5 three-pointers per game, converting 3.0 of them. This results in a three-point shooting percentage of 34.9%. Harden's proficiency from beyond the arc has been a crucial aspect of the Clippers' offensive strategy this season. Harden has a favorable matchup in this game going against the Kings, who are giving up 14.6 three-pointers per game to opposing teams.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
