| MATCHUP | Sacramento Kings | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-23 | 19-10 |
| Spread | +13.5 -112 | -13.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +490 | -675 |
| Total | Over 232.5 (-105) | Under 232.5 (-115) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Sunday, December 28, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Pistons, beat the Mavs, and they play the Clippers next. The Kings have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 112 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 122 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 20.2 points and 3 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 19 points and 3.3 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Rockets and Suns, and they play the Pistons next. The Lakers have lost 3 straight games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.9 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.7 points and 8.5 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 8.7 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Kings have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last nine Sunday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Kings.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Kings and Lakers.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Lakers’ last 12 home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Kings’ last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
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 nine players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- DeMar DeRozan ranks 13th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.7%) this season.
- Dennis Schroder ranks 17th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (7.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (31.0%).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (69.0%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for H1 win percentage this season (25.8%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (46.8%).
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent and Austin Reaves. Jaxson Hayes is doubtful, while Drew Timme is questionable.
The Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and Drew Eubanks. Devin Carter is questionable.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Kings aren’t a good team and are on the end of a back-to-back, but I’m not sure what the Lakers have done to deserve to be a double-digit favorite. The Lakers have lost 3 straight games, 6 of their last 10 games, and the offense has been stuck in the mud while also turning the ball over a million times. It doesn’t help the Lakers won’t have Reaves, one of the few guys on this team who can create for himself and others. This will be just the third time this year the Lakers are double-digit favorites. We don’t believe you, you need more people. Give me the Kings and the points.