The Sacramento Kings take their four-game win streak into Los Angeles for a contest against the Lakers on Wednesday night in the NBA.
| Pointspread | +2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +118 |
| Over / Under | o +245 |
| Pointspread | -2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -142 |
| Over / Under | u +245 |
For their part, the Lakers put an end to their own three-game run of defeats with a testy victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday.
Sacramento sits as -4 favourites on the NBA odds. whereas the over-under is set at 244.5.
Kings vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
This is the last of four scheduled dates between Sacramento and the Lake Show this season. All four will have transpired inside a fairly tight window, from November through the middle of January.
For now, the Kings hold a 2-1 edge in the season series. True to the playing styles of each squad, all have been rather high-scoring affairs. Even the contest with the lowest offensive wattage totalled 234 points. Los Angeles cut their rival’s lead in the four-game set in half with the most recent game on Jan. 7, winning 126-134.
For the first time in what feels like forever, the Sacramento Kings are in the conversation as an interesting franchise. The battle for a top-four finish in the West is far from over, but at the moment the Kings are fourth with a healthy 24-18 record. Betters have also reaped the benefits of Sacramento’s relative success this season, as the unit has earned itself an identical 24-18 tally against the spread. Their run of four victories, albeit against weak opponents, has led to covers in each instance.
Even though the 19-22-1 record ATS doesn’t look encouraging, the reality is that it was a lot worse in early December. One thing is for sure when considering these two troupes: it’s very tempting to consider the Over. Sacramento has the number one scoring offence in the NBA and the Lakers are a very strong seventh. Furthermore, both have weak defences (the Kings 24th and Lakers 27th).
Sacramento Kings
Mike Brown’s unit is experiencing something new to them: winning more often than losing. The fanbase must be having a blast, especially since the team plays a very high-tempo, fiery brand of basketball that sees high final scorers. Consider that Sacramento has notched at least 130 points in five consecutive outings. The last time they scored fewer than 115 was eight games ago against the Grizzlies (a 118-108 defeat).
They haven’t fared terribly well against really good teams, but generally take care of business against sides hovering around them or significantly lower than them in the standings. The Lakers fit that bill. The current string of victories is critical for this fresh-faced side, regardless if it came at the expense of the Magic, Spurs, and Rockets (twice). De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis are proving to be a potent force, and Harrison Barnes‘ veteran leadership is a key component to the squad’s recent success.
Los Angeles Lakers
Games like Monday night’s stressful 140-132 win over the lowly Rockets are par for the course. It’s quite remarkable how L.A.’s defence fails them on an almost nightly basis, but several of their players, like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, aren’t quite what they used to be (with all due respect to their brilliant careers), and younger, faster teams rush by them to the basket.
Sticking to the positives, apart from the much-needed win, LeBron is now the second NBA player all-time to shatter the 38,000 points plateau on Sunday, and on Monday earned the 100th 40-point game of his career. His 48 points was a season-high. Whatever the team’s deficiencies, of which there are several (chief among them being defence), the King can still bring it and help his side win games.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Kings vs. Lakers?
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SACRAMENTO KINGS
130 -
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
120
Score Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 16 Jan 3:17pm | SAC | -15.5 -114 | O +160.5 -145 |
| Closing 19 Jan 3:36am | SAC | -2.5 -110 | O +244.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
| Points |
25.26 |
| Assists |
7.28 |
| Rebounds |
12.45 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.17 |
| Blocks |
0.52 |
| Points |
29.53 |
| Assists |
6.94 |
| Rebounds |
12.48 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
2 |
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.26 |
| Assists |
7.28 |
| Rebounds |
12.45 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.17 |
| Blocks |
0.52 |
| Points |
29.53 |
| Assists |
6.94 |
| Rebounds |
12.48 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
2 |
Injuries
Trey Lyles (PF)
Kevin Huerter (SG)
Trey Lyles (PF)
Richaun Holmes (PF)
Richaun Holmes (PF)
Domantas Sabonis (PF)
Malik Monk (SG)
KZ Okpala (SF)
De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Chimezie Metu (PF)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Trey Lyles (PF) | Prob Mon | Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lyles sat out the last match due to right shoulder soreness, but he is expected to take on the Jazz on Monday. |
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| Kevin Huerter (SG) | Ques Fri | Knee - 16 / 03 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Huerter has sat out the previous three games with a right popliteus strain, and it is unclear if he will play on Friday versus the Suns. |
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| Trey Lyles (PF) | Elig Thurs | Suspension - 15 / 03 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Lyles is undergoing a single game suspension for his role in an on-court altercation, and he will be eligible to return against the Nets on Thursday. |
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| Richaun Holmes (PF) | Ques Sat | Illness - 14 / 03 / 23 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Holmes has been absent from the previous two contests due to illness, and it is uncertain whether he will suit up against the Wizards in Saturday's clash. |
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| Richaun Holmes (PF) | Out Fri | Illness - 02 / 03 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Holmes is nursing an illness, and it will affect his status for Friday's contest with the Clippers. |
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| Domantas Sabonis (PF) | Ques Sat | Thigh - 11 / 02 / 23 | 8-5 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Sabonis is nursing a right thigh contusion, and it is uncertain whether he will face off against the Mavericks on Saturday. |
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| Malik Monk (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23 | 8-5 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Monk has missed the previous two games with an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Thursday's showdown against the Trail Blazers. |
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| KZ Okpala (SF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 10 / 02 / 23 | 8-5 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Okpala is dealing with bilateral knee soreness, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| De'Aaron Fox (PG) | Ques Mon | Personal - 02 / 02 / 23 | 11-7 | 11-6-1 | + - |
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Fox missed the previous two games with a personal matter, leaving his status for Monday's contest against the Rockets up in the air. |
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| Chimezie Metu (PF) | Prob Wed | Leg - 22 / 01 / 23 | 12-10 | 12-10-1 | + - |
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Metu missed the last contest with a bone bruise in his left leg, but it is likely that he will take on the Raptors on Wednesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Ques Sun | Hip - 24 / 03 / 23 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Russell missed the last game with right hip soreness, and it is unknown if he will play on Sunday against the Bulls. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Davis has been dealing with a right foot injury, but he is still expected to lace up versus the Thunder on Friday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 21 / 03 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Suns on Wednesday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 18 / 03 / 23 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is predicted he will be available against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Davis missed the last contest due to a foot injury, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Mavericks. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 13 / 03 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Pelicans on Tuesday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 11 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Russell is expected to take on the Knicks on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Raptors on Friday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 06 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday versus the Grizzlies. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 16 Jan 3:17pm SAC -15.5 -114 O +160.5 -145 Closing 19 Jan 3:36am SAC -2.5 -110 O +244.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Kings Team Leaders
Points 25.26
Assists 7.28
Rebounds 12.45
FG% 75
Steals 1.17
Blocks 0.52
Points 29.53
Assists 6.94
Rebounds 12.48
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.33
Blocks 2
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- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 25.26
Assists 7.28
Rebounds 12.45
FG% 75
Steals 1.17
Blocks 0.52
Points 29.53
Assists 6.94
Rebounds 12.48
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.33
Blocks 2
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Injuries
Trey Lyles (PF)
Prob Mon Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23Kevin Huerter (SG)
Ques Fri Knee - 16 / 03 / 23Trey Lyles (PF)
Elig Thurs Suspension - 15 / 03 / 23Richaun Holmes (PF)
Ques Sat Illness - 14 / 03 / 23Richaun Holmes (PF)
Out Fri Illness - 02 / 03 / 23Domantas Sabonis (PF)
Ques Sat Thigh - 11 / 02 / 23Malik Monk (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23KZ Okpala (SF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 10 / 02 / 23De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Ques Mon Personal - 02 / 02 / 23Chimezie Metu (PF)
Prob Wed Leg - 22 / 01 / 23D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Ques Sun Hip - 24 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 23 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 21 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 18 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 15 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 13 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 11 / 03 / 23D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 06 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Trey Lyles (PF) Prob Mon Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Lyles sat out the last match due to right shoulder soreness, but he is expected to take on the Jazz on Monday.
Kevin Huerter (SG) Ques Fri Knee - 16 / 03 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Huerter has sat out the previous three games with a right popliteus strain, and it is unclear if he will play on Friday versus the Suns.
Trey Lyles (PF) Elig Thurs Suspension - 15 / 03 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Lyles is undergoing a single game suspension for his role in an on-court altercation, and he will be eligible to return against the Nets on Thursday.
Richaun Holmes (PF) Ques Sat Illness - 14 / 03 / 23 1-0 1-0 + - Holmes has been absent from the previous two contests due to illness, and it is uncertain whether he will suit up against the Wizards in Saturday's clash.
Richaun Holmes (PF) Out Fri Illness - 02 / 03 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Holmes is nursing an illness, and it will affect his status for Friday's contest with the Clippers.
Domantas Sabonis (PF) Ques Sat Thigh - 11 / 02 / 23 8-5 9-3-1 + - Sabonis is nursing a right thigh contusion, and it is uncertain whether he will face off against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Malik Monk (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23 8-5 9-3-1 + - Monk has missed the previous two games with an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Thursday's showdown against the Trail Blazers.
KZ Okpala (SF) Out indefinitely Knee - 10 / 02 / 23 8-5 9-3-1 + - Okpala is dealing with bilateral knee soreness, and there is no timetable for his return.
De'Aaron Fox (PG) Ques Mon Personal - 02 / 02 / 23 11-7 11-6-1 + - Fox missed the previous two games with a personal matter, leaving his status for Monday's contest against the Rockets up in the air.
Chimezie Metu (PF) Prob Wed Leg - 22 / 01 / 23 12-10 12-10-1 + - Metu missed the last contest with a bone bruise in his left leg, but it is likely that he will take on the Raptors on Wednesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes D'Angelo Russell (PG) Ques Sun Hip - 24 / 03 / 23 1-3 1-3 + - Russell missed the last game with right hip soreness, and it is unknown if he will play on Sunday against the Bulls.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Davis has been dealing with a right foot injury, but he is still expected to lace up versus the Thunder on Friday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 21 / 03 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Suns on Wednesday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 18 / 03 / 23 1-0 1-0 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is predicted he will be available against the Magic on Sunday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Davis missed the last contest due to a foot injury, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Mavericks.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 13 / 03 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Pelicans on Tuesday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 11 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Knicks on Sunday.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Russell is expected to take on the Knicks on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis has a right foot injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Raptors on Friday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 06 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday versus the Grizzlies.