LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

We’re confident of backing the Kings to cover the -4.5 spread when they play the Lakers. This is a more than generous line and they look a value pick at odds of -114.

LA Lakers have lost four straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 116-110 home win over Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Davis scored 40 points, with Austin Reaves getting 19 and LeBron James 18.

Sacramento Kings lost their last game, being beaten at home to Denver Nuggets 130-129 at Golden 1 Center. De'Aaron Fox bagged 29 points, Domantas Sabonis had 28 points and 14 rebounds, with Malik Monk recording 25 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers beat the Kings in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 131-127 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. We’ve seen eight Kings wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 103.2 points, 42.9 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 76.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 111.5 points and 46.5 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Davis is averaging 24.3 points and 11.8 rebounds, LeBron James 7.2 assists and D'Angelo Russell 2.3 (40.4%) 3-pointers.

The Kings have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.6 points, 42.9 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 115.1 points and 43.5 rebounds.

Domantas Sabonis is averaging 23.9 points and 13.1 rebounds, while Malik Monk has an average of 7.1 assist and 3.6 (42.9%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura.

Sacramento Kings lineup: Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray.

LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Kings should be taken against the spread at -4.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA contest. Back them at the odds of -114 that are available.

Our NBA picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Lakers vs Kings stats:

• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Kings in 8 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

Kings -4.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5 Assists -147

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has totaled Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight home games. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of -147.

Latest DeMar DeRozan Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-115

Under 21.5

-115

Assists

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-106

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Domantas Sabonis Over 20.5 Points -115

Domantas Sabonis (Kings) has recorded Over 20.5 points in 8 of the past 10 games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -115 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Domantas Sabonis Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-115

Under 20.5

-115

Assists

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-106

Rebounds

Over 12.5

-143

Under 12.5

+107

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 107 - 115 Kings

The Kings to win by a 115-107 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sacramento Kings have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their -185 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, LA Lakers are trading at +156.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 230.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 230.5, then the odds are -110.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Kings at -140. On the flip side, the Lakers are +110 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Lakers

+156

Kings

-185

Point Spread

Lakers +4.5

-112

Kings -4.5

-108

Total Points

Under 230.5

-110

Over 230.5

-110

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Anthony Davis is available at -128 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -105 is available.

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 26.5

-128

Under 26.5

-105

De'Aaron Fox (Kings)

Over 25.5

-112

Under 25.5

-120

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 22.5

-108

Under 22.5

-122

DeMar DeRozan (Kings)

Over 21.5

-115

Under 21.5

-115

Domantas Sabonis (Kings)

Over 20.5

-115

Under 20.5

-115

Malik Monk (Kings)

Over 17.5

-128

Under 17.5

-104

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 16.5

-110

Under 16.5

-120

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 12.5

-112

Under 12.5

-120

Keegan Murray (Kings)

Over 11.5

-130

Under 11.5

-100

Max Christie (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-115

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-100

Under 8.5

-132

De'Aaron Fox (Kings)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-108

Domantas Sabonis (Kings)

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-106

Malik Monk (Kings)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-159

DeMar DeRozan (Kings)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+105

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 12.5

+104

Under 12.5

-137

Domantas Sabonis (Kings)

Over 12.5

-143

Under 12.5

+107

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-118

Under 7.5

-114

Keegan Murray (Kings)

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-143

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-130

De'Aaron Fox (Kings)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-122

Malik Monk (Kings)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-156

DeMar DeRozan (Kings)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-106

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-159

Max Christie (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-156

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

Sacramento Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 215.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.20 pts and allowed 108.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 221.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.50 pts and allowed 111.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.80 pts and allowed 113.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.70 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (76.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.5, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 30.10
• Assists: 22.60
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.20 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.50 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (79.65%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 23.80
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 19.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.80 (77.89%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.1, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 11.00
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.00 (80.25%)
• Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 25.20
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 12.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings Confirmed Lineup

0 Malik Monk

5 De'Aaron Fox

10 DeMar DeRozan

11 Domantas Sabonis

13 Keegan Murray

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

3 Anthony Davis

12 Max Christie

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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