| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 1-2 |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC Sports CA | |
The LA Lakers and Sacramento Kings meet Sunday 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 Warriors, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Lakers have won 7 of their last 11 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 118.5 points on 56.9 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 46 points and 11.5 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 25.5 points and 6 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 7 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Suns, beat the Jazz, and they play the Thunder next. The Kings have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 110.5 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 30.5 points and 2 rebounds, while Malik Monk is averaging 19.5 points and 1 rebound. DeMar DeRozan is the third double-digit scorer and Dennis Schroder is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc and 63.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Lakers have lost 16 of their last 17 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Kings have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Lakers.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Kings’ last four games at Golden 1 Center.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last 12 Sunday games as favorites.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Kings’ last four games at Golden 1 Center following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks T5th amongst qualified Centers for FG% (66.7%) this season.
- Marcus Smart ranks T39th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings have suffered the largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 17 points @ Suns on October 22.
- The Kings have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q1 this season – led by 10 points @ Suns on October 22.
- The Lakers rank T1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (83.0).
- The Lakers rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Nique Clifford and Keegan Murray. Zach LaVine is questionable with an illness.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero, Maxi Kleber, and LeBron James. Luka Doncic and Jaxson Hayes are questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
This line is what it is because Luka Doncic is questionable with a finger issue. Already down LeBron, it’s hard to lock in a Lakers bet without knowing Luka’s status. The Kings got back Domantas Sabonis and guys like Monk and LaVine are off to strong starts. We know Westbrook off the bench will be motivated for this game. Obviously check the status of Luka before betting, but at the time of this writing I’ll lean toward the Kings at home.