The Sacramento Kings (13-18) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-13) on Saturday, December 28th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on NBCS. The Lakers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kings. Tip-off is set for 10:30 ET.
Kings vs Lakers
The Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Kings dropped to 13-18 on the season after a 114-113 home loss to the Pistons on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by five points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points landed exactly on the 227-point line.
Sacramento looked to be in control after an 11-0 run in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Detroit 31-19 in that period. However, after taking a 91-77 lead into the 4th quarter, the Kings were outscored 37-22 in the final frame, leading to the narrow loss.
The Lakers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Lakers moved to 17-13 on the season after a 115-113 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Playing on the road, Los Angeles entered the game as +4 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 228, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 220.
After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leading 84-76 going into the 4th. Despite being outscored 37-31 in the final quarter, they held on for the win.
Kings Offense Breakdown
De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 6 rebounds in their 114-113 loss to the Pistons, scoring 14 points in the 3rd quarter and adding 11 more in the 4th. Trey Lyles contributed 20 points, with 15 coming in the 2nd quarter, and hit 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.
As a team, the Kings shot 47.6% from the field and made 14 threes at a 35.9% rate. DeMar DeRozan added 19 points, while Keegan Murray scored 9 of his 11 points in the opening quarter.
Lakers Offense Breakdown
LeBron James led the Lakers to a 115-113 win over the Warriors, finishing with 31 points and 10 assists, shooting 54.5% from the field. Austin Reaves contributed a triple-double, adding 26 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, while hitting 4 threes at 40% efficiency.
Rui Hachimura connected on 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep, and finished with 18 points. The Lakers made 15 threes as a team, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc, and 45.1% overall from the field.
Kings Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t hold off the Pistons in the 4th, giving up 37 points in a 114-113 loss. Sacramento allowed Detroit to shoot 41% from the field.
The Kings struggled to contain the Pistons from beyond the arc, allowing 17 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Detroit to the line 25 times, where the Pistons made 21 free throws. Sacramento finished with 3 steals and 6 blocks.
Lakers Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t hold off the Pistons in the 4th, giving up 37 points in a 114-113 loss. Sacramento allowed Detroit to shoot 41% from the field.
The Pistons hit 17 threes at a 38% clip. The Kings sent Detroit to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws. Sacramento also allowed 10 offensive rebounds, while recording 3 steals and 6 blocks.
Kings vs Lakers Trends
- Across their three previous road games, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 120 points per game.
- Across the Lakers last ten home games, the team averaged 104 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kings have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Against the spread, the Lakers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Kings vs Lakers Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3, the Kings is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223.5 and our model has the Kings and Lakers finishing with a combined 262 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:December 28, 2024 Kings, Lakers