Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Tonight in California, two state rivals will collide in Sacramento. The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Sacramento Kings in another classic between these two teams. This Lakers vs Kings is for sure one of the most expected matchups in the Pacific Division, and of course, a possible NBA playoff series. Let’s see the Lakers vs Kings Prediction.
Today, the Lakers are favored by 1.5 points on the road against the Kings. This season, the Lakers have been favored in 34 of their 66 games and have a record of 23-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 14-20 against the spread, and their average scoring margin in these games is +3.7 points per game.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 37-29, and the over has hit in three straight games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 234.9 points, which is lower than today’s line of 238.5.
In their last game, the Lakers beat the Timberwolves by a score of 120-109. The O/U line for that game was set at 224.5 points. The Lakers were favored by 5 points in that game, giving them an ATS win.
The win over Minnesota improved the Lakers’ record to 36-30 for the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 9th place and 4th in the Pacific Division. Against the Western Conference, the Lakers are 24-21 and 12-9 vs. non-conference opponents.
Sacramento wants to be the Kings of California
Sacramento’s last two games have gone under the betting line, and today’s O/U line is set at 238.5. On average, the Kings’ games have finished with 235.9 points this season.
In terms of their ATS record, Sacramento is 12-18 at home and 20-14 on the road. As the underdog, they have covered the spread in two straight games and are 9-11 overall. Today, they are 1.5-point underdogs.
The Kings are 37-27 on the season, which is good for 3rd place in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 25-17 and 12-10 in non-conference games.
Sacramento’s most recent win came against the Bucks, where they won by a score of 129-94. The O/U line for that game was 236, and the Kings were favored by 2 points.
Game Information
| LOS ANGELES LAKERS vs SACRAMENTO KINGS |
| Location of the Game: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, March 13th 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| LAKERS | 36-30 | 120 | 233 | SPREAD LAL -1.5 |
MONEYLINE LAL -120 |
TOTAL UNDER 238.5 |
| KINGS | 37-27 | 113 | ||||
AI Picks: Los Angeles Lakers 120 – Sacramento Kings 113
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Lakers -1.5 | ML Lakers -120 | UNDER 238.5
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head
In the last three games that the Kings have hosted the Lakers, they are a perfect 3-0. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Lakers and Kings, the Kings have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 10 points per game.
The last three times that the Kings have hosted the Lakers, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 260 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
Lakers vs Kings Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Los Angeles Lakers Game Analysis
So far this season, the Lakers are 10th in the NBA in scoring at 117.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 116.2 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league at 100.9 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 3rd at 49%.
Despite being 7th in the NBA in two-point field goal percentage at 56%, the Lakers are just 26th in three-point shooting at 37%. In fact, they are last in the league in three-point attempts per game.
So far this season, the Lakers are giving up 117.6 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. When they are on the road, Los Angeles is allowing 121.8 points per game, which is 25th in the league.
One stat that stands out is that the Lakers are 1st in the league in fewest made free throws allowed per game at 18.3. Over their last five games, they have given up just 11 made free throws per game, which is 3rd in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents are hitting 37.6% from beyond the arc, which is 28th in the league. In terms of three-point attempts allowed per game, they are 28th at 37.8.
Sacramento Kings Game Analysis
At home this season, the Kings are averaging 121.1 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in scoring at 118.4 points per game. Sacramento is also 9th in pace at 100 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are 4th in both attempts (39 per game) and makes (14.4 per game). However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 15th in the league at 36%.
So far this season, Sacramento has outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.1% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, the Kings are 11th in the league at 48%. In terms of assists, they are 6th with an average of 28.8 per game.
So far this season, the Kings have given up 117.5 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. At home, they have been even worse, giving up 119.7 points per contest (27th).
Over their last five games, Sacramento’s defense has been slightly better, allowing 113.6 points per game (18th). However, during that stretch, they have given up 21.8 made free throws per game, which is 30th in the league.
On the year, opponents have shot 48.8% from the field against the Kings (22nd) and have made 39.2% of their three-point attempts (19th). In terms of blocked shots, Sacramento is 29th in the NBA at 4.0 per game.
Injured players
According to the NBA Injury Report, Christian Wood (Knee), Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot), Gabe Vincent (Knee), Cam Reddish (Ankle) and Colin Castleton (Wrist) are out. Meanwhile, LeBron James (Ankle), the top-scorer in the NBA player stats and Anthony Davis (Achilles) could play tonight.
In the case of the Kings, Sasha Vezenkov (Ankle) is out, Trey Lyles (Knee) and Keegan Murray (Ankle) are questionable.
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