The Lakers enter Wednesday in ninth in the West with a 34-29 record, but with wins in four of their last six. Sacramento’s dropped three of four, putting them at 34-26 and seventh in the West. A Lakers win gets them to .5 games back of the Kings, and right around the cut-off for the play-in seeds. 

And while it’s way too early to say how the West’s standings shake out, a play-in game between the Kings and Lakers is on the table — making Wednesday a tone-setting kind of contest. Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena goes at 10:30 p.m. EST, with the Lakers a 3.5-point favourite on home court and the total at 239.5 on the NBA odds. 

Kings vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds

The up-and-coming Kings have already been a problem for the veteran Lakers. In the last seven Kings–Lakers meetings, Sacramento is 6-1 both against the spread and outright. The Kings have covered in seven of their last eight trips to L.A. to face the Lakers too. 

Wednesday’s the third of four regular season meetings between the Kings and Lakers and Sacramento is aiming to make it a perfect three for three when it comes to winning. The Kings scored a minimum of 125 points in both of their wins over L.A. this season. The over has hit in six of the last eight Kings–Lakers contests.

Sacramento Kings

With star point guard De’Aaron Fox back from a two-game absence, the Kings seemed prime to beat up on a mediocre Bulls team Monday. And Sacramento started off doing exactly such, wrapping up the first quarter on a 17-1 run to get a 14-point lead. The Kings got up as much as 22 points, only to get outscored by 18 in the final quarter and suffer a shocking loss. The Kings are now 1-3 over their last four outings and have failed to score over 110 points in any of the losses. 

Fox led the way on Monday with 20 points but contributed to a poor shooting night from the Kings. As a team Sacramento shot 11 for 37 from the three-point line, proving to be pivotal in the 113-109 loss. As the stakes get higher, Sacramento needs to be sharper from the arc.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers vets come into Wednesday a little fresher than expected, as Anthony Davis and LeBron James got to rest throughout the final quarter of a large win over Oklahoma City on Monday. The Lakers led by as much as 25 points in the 116-104 win with several starters having efficient, but effective nights. Davis played 30 minutes but still had a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while James finished two assists shy of a triple-double in just 31 minutes of court time. L.A. knocked down 16 of their 34 three-point attempts in the win too.

Since the All-Star break, the Lakers have been hot on quite a scoring run. L.A.’s hit 110 points in seven straight outings but only have four wins to show for. And with Sacramento coming into town, another shootout is on the horizon.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Kings vs. Lakers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Kings Team Leaders

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 26.57
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 8.21
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 13.66
FG%	Jalen Slawson 66.7
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 2.03
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.77

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

SAC

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

SAC

Points	De'Aaron Fox 26.57
Assists	Domantas Sabonis 8.21
Rebounds	Domantas Sabonis 13.66
FG%	Jalen Slawson 66.7
Steals	De'Aaron Fox 2.03
Blocks	Keegan Murray 0.77

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

SAC

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

Injuries

Sacramento

Olivier-Maxence Prosper (PF)

Que Wed Ankle - 25 / 04 / 24

Trey Lyles (PF)

Prob Sun Illness - 14 / 04 / 24

JaVale McGee (C)

Prob Fri Illness - 11 / 04 / 24

Jordan Ford (PG)

Prob Fri Hip - 10 / 04 / 24

Malik Monk (SG)

Mid May Knee - 29 / 03 / 24

Kevin Huerter (SG)

out for season Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 24

Kevin Huerter (SG)

Prob Sat Leg - 13 / 03 / 24

Trey Lyles (PF)

Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 03 / 24

Davion Mitchell (PG)

Prob Sun Chest - 09 / 03 / 24

De'Aaron Fox (PG)

Ques Mon Knee - 27 / 02 / 24

L.A. Lakers

Cam Reddish (SF)

Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24

Gabe Vincent (SG)

Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24

Jaxson Hayes (C)

Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24

Taurean Prince (SF)

Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24

Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)

Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24

Injuries

Sacramento

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (PF)	Que Wed	Ankle - 25 / 04 / 24	0-0	0-0	+ -
Prosper is nursing an ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Trey Lyles (PF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 14 / 04 / 24	2-0	0-2	+ -
Lyles is battling an illness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup versus the Trail Blazers.
JaVale McGee (C)	Prob Fri	Illness - 11 / 04 / 24	2-2	1-3	+ -
McGee missed the last game with an illness, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Suns.
Jordan Ford (PG)	Prob Fri	Hip - 10 / 04 / 24	2-2	1-3	+ -
Ford was held from the last match tending to a right hip issue, but it is predicted that he will face the Suns on Friday.
Malik Monk (SG)	Mid May	Knee - 29 / 03 / 24	6-5	3-8	+ -
Monk is sidelined due to a sprained right MCL, and he is projected to miss four to six weeks.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	out for season	Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 24	9-8	4-13	+ -
Huerter will miss the remainder of the season with a left shoulder dislocation and labral tear.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	Prob Sat	Leg - 13 / 03 / 24	11-9	4-16	+ -
Huerter missed the previous match with a right leg contusion, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Knicks on Saturday.
Trey Lyles (PF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 13 / 03 / 24	11-9	4-16	+ -
Lyles has been idle due to a left MCL sprain, but he is expected to make his return against the Jazz on Sunday.
Davion Mitchell (PG)	Prob Sun	Chest - 09 / 03 / 24	11-10	5-16	+ -
Mitchell is hampered by right chest soreness, but he is expected to face the Rockets in Sunday's showdown.
De'Aaron Fox (PG)	Ques Mon	Knee - 27 / 02 / 24	14-13	8-19	+ -
Fox has missed the last two games with a left knee contusion, and it is unknown if he will take the court Monday against the Bulls.

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Cam Reddish (SF)	Out Mon	Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24	3-2	2-3	+ -
Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Wed	Personal - 01 / 04 / 24	6-6	7-5	+ -
Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards.
Gabe Vincent (SG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 01 / 04 / 24	6-6	7-5	+ -
Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Jaxson Hayes (C)	Prob Tues	Calf - 31 / 03 / 24	6-7	7-6	+ -
Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 24 / 03 / 24	9-8	10-7	+ -
Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Taurean Prince (SF)	Prob Sun	Personal - 22 / 03 / 24	10-8	11-7	+ -
Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)	Out indefinitely	Back - 21 / 03 / 24	10-8	11-7	+ -
Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24	12-10	14-8	+ -
Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24	13-11	15-9	+ -
Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24	13-12	16-9	+ -
Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks.