| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-14 | 10-30 |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The LA Lakers and Sacramento Kings meet Monday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Spurs and Bucks, and they play the Hawks next. The Lakers have won 4 of their last 7 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 115.9 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.3 points and 8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Warriors, beat the Rockets, and they play the Knicks next. The Kings have lost 16 of their last 21 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 109.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 121.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 20 points and 3 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Lakers and Kings at Golden 1 Center.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games at Golden 1 Center when playing with a rest advantage.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Lakers and Kings at Golden 1 Center.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 13 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last eight night games following a home win.
- The Lakers have won each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last five games at Golden 1 Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Lakers’ last seven games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Zach LaVine ranks 20th amongst qualified players for FT% (87.6%) this season.
- Malik Monk ranks 38th amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.8%) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- LeBron James is one of only 14 players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover 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 (10.3).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.2).
- Eight different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (4.0).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Lakers should be favored for obvious reasons, as they’re the better team with a clear rest advantage. The Kings played last night, they can’t string together wins, and a win yesterday just creates a letdown spot for a bad team. However, the Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and just aren’t a team I trust with margin, as the offense is often sluggish, especially with Reaves out. The underdog has covered 7 of the last 9 games between the Lakers and Kings. Since November 30, the Lakers are 1-3 ATS as a favorite of 6 or more points. Like yesterday, I’ll take a shot with the Kings and the free buckets.