Pick details
| MATCHUP | LA Clippers | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 39-38 | 21-57 |
| Spread | -13.5 -108 | +13.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -900 | +600 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-108) | Under 228.5 (-112) |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Sunday, April 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC Sports CA | |
The LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings meet Sunday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s an LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Trail Blazers and Spurs, and they play the Mavs next. The Clippers have split their last 12 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 114 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.8 points and 2.3 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and John Collins is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings beat the Raptors and Pelicans and play the Warriors next. The Kings have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 110.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 49.4 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.4 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook is averaging 15.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last three games as home underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last three games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games.
- The Kings have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites against the Kings following a loss.
- The Kings have lost each of their last seven games at Golden 1 Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Golden 1 Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against the Kings after losing as favorites.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last four night games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Kings’ last five night games against the Clippers following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Precious Achiuwa ranks 17th amongst qualified players for FG% (53.8%) this season.
- DeMar DeRozan ranks 24th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.8%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kris Dunn ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- Bennedict Mathurin is one of only eight players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.2).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.1).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.3).
- The Clippers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season—they trailed by 21 points vs. the Pacers on March 27.
LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Drew Eubanks, Russell Westbrook, and De’Andre Hunter. Malik Monk is questionable.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Isaiah Jackson, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Clippers are going to be obviously big favorites as they’re playing for something and have a huge edge health-wise. However, the Kings are still playing hard and have run into a few wins lately. Also, the underdog has covered 7 of the last 9 games between the Clippers and Kings. The Kings beat the Clippers a few weeks ago on the road as double-digit underdogs. The Clippers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games. I’ll take a shot with the points.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Sacramento Kings +11.5
