The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to win five in a row for the first time in two seasons when they visit the Sacramento Kings in Saturday night NBA action.
| Pointspread | +7.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +233 |
| Over / Under | o +242.5 |
| Pointspread | -7.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -282 |
| Over / Under | u +242.5 |
The Lakers are coming off a decisive 130-114 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, and now hit the road riding a 3-1 run in their past four away contests. The Kings have been idle since Wednesday’s 120-117 loss to the Hawks, which marked their fourth defeat in seven home contests.
The Kings have improved to 8.5-point favourites on the NBA odds since opening at -8 despite attracting the support of just 29 per cent of sports bettors. The total has dipped to 242.0 since opening at 244, with the UNDER attracting a sizeable 78 per cent of the betting action.
Lakers vs. Kings NBA Betting Odds
Saturday night’s matchup at Golden 1 Center marks the third of four regular season meetings between these Pacific Division rivals. The Kings rolled to a 134-120 victory when they visited LA for their most recent date with the Lakers back on December 21, and have now won and covered in three straight head-to-head clashes, including two straight on home hardwood.
However, Sacramento has not recorded three straight home victories over the Lakers since 2016. These teams have run up the score in recent dates, averaging 241.3 points per game during a steady 4-0 run for the OVER.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers supporting cast finally stepped up their offensive contributions over the past two games, taking the burden of carrying the team off LeBron James. King James emerged as the lone bright spot on an otherwise middling Lakers attack in the wake of an injury that has sidelined Anthony Davis since mid-December. However, with James sidelined by an illness in Wednesday’s date with the Miami Heat, the Lakers received contributions from down the lineup.
Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder topped the list of three players to score at least 20 points, draining a season-high 32 points and followed up with 21 points in Friday’s win over the Hawks. Russell Westbrook also continued his steady play off the bench, tallying 21 points against Miami and contributing 18 points and 11 rebounds on Friday night for his second double-double in five games.
James showed little ill effect from his recent illness while picking up 25 points in his return against Atlanta. And while the Lakers have lost four of five this season when playing in the back half of games played on back-to-back nights, James has averaged 31 points while appearing in three of these contests.
Sacramento Kings
The Kings’ struggles to contain opposing shooters continued with Wednesday’s 120-117 loss to Atlanta. Overall, the club has now surrendered 120 or more points in eight of their past 12 outings, and 120.5 points per game over that stretch. In addition to fuelling their current 3-4 straight up run at home, the Kings’ porous has contributed to their worrisome 5-10 run against the spread in their past 15 overall contests.
Fortunately, the Kings maintain the NBA’s second-ranked offence, which trails only Boston with 117.9 points per game. Point guard De’Aaron Fox has continued to lead the Kings’ charge. Fox has averaged 27 points per game while racking up team highs in each of the Kings’ past three outings, as well as 27.3 points per game over his past seven home appearances.
Big man Domantas Sabonis has remained a force under the basket, averaging 14.9 boards per game over his past 15 outings, and has also contributed 23.6 points per game over his past five outings.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Kings?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 5 Jan 2:51pm | LAL | -11.5 -111 | O +140.5 -145 |
| Closing 8 Jan 3:19am | LAL | -7.5 -105 | O +242.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
25.01 |
| Assists |
7.25 |
| Rebounds |
12.32 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.14 |
| Blocks |
0.53 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
27.43 |
| Assists |
7.71 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
77.8 |
| Steals |
2.14 |
| Blocks |
1.29 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Kings Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
25.01 |
| Assists |
7.25 |
| Rebounds |
12.32 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.14 |
| Blocks |
0.53 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
27.43 |
| Assists |
7.71 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
77.8 |
| Steals |
2.14 |
| Blocks |
1.29 |
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Harrison Barnes (SF)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Kevin Huerter (SG)
Trey Lyles (PF)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Malik Monk (SG)
Malik Monk (SG)
Matthew Dellavedova (PG)
Neemias Queta (C)
Trey Lyles (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Harrison Barnes (SF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 23 | 4-3 | 3-4 | + - |
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Barnes has an ankle injury, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors. |
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| Davion Mitchell (PG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-4 | 3-6 | + - |
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Mitchell is nursing left knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Kevin Huerter (SG) | Prob Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 5-4 | 3-6 | + - |
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Huerter sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, but it is anticipated that he will play on Sunday against the Nuggets. |
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| Trey Lyles (PF) | Prob Fri | Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 23 | 6-4 | 3-7 | + - |
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Lyles is dealing with a shoulder ailment, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Warriors on Friday. |
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| Davion Mitchell (PG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 06 / 04 / 23 | 6-4 | 3-7 | + - |
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Mitchell has a left knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's showdown with the Warriors. |
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| Malik Monk (SG) | Prob Sun | Leg - 06 / 04 / 23 | 6-4 | 3-7 | + - |
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Monk missed the previous contest with a lower left leg injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up on Sunday against the Nuggets. |
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| Malik Monk (SG) | Prob Tues | Leg - 02 / 04 / 23 | 7-5 | 5-7 | + - |
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Monk missed the previous contest due to lower left leg soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up for Tuesday's battle with the Pelicans. |
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| Matthew Dellavedova (PG) | Out indefinitely | Finger - 30 / 03 / 23 | 8-6 | 5-9 | + - |
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Dellavedova is idle after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, and he will miss an indeterminate amount of time. |
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| Neemias Queta (C) | Ques Wed | Illness - 27 / 03 / 23 | 8-7 | 5-10 | + - |
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Queta missed the previous game with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. |
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| Trey Lyles (PF) | Prob Mon | Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23 | 11-9 | 9-11 | + - |
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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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 Jan 2:51pm LAL -11.5 -111 O +140.5 -145 Closing 8 Jan 3:19am LAL -7.5 -105 O +242.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 25.01
Assists 7.25
Rebounds 12.32
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.14
Blocks 0.53
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 27.43
Assists 7.71
Rebounds 11
FG% 77.8
Steals 2.14
Blocks 1.29
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Kings Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 25.01
Assists 7.25
Rebounds 12.32
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.14
Blocks 0.53
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 27.43
Assists 7.71
Rebounds 11
FG% 77.8
Steals 2.14
Blocks 1.29
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Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Harrison Barnes (SF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 23Davion Mitchell (PG)
Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Kevin Huerter (SG)
Prob Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Trey Lyles (PF)
Prob Fri Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 23Davion Mitchell (PG)
Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 23Malik Monk (SG)
Prob Sun Leg - 06 / 04 / 23Malik Monk (SG)
Prob Tues Leg - 02 / 04 / 23Matthew Dellavedova (PG)
Out indefinitely Finger - 30 / 03 / 23Neemias Queta (C)
Ques Wed Illness - 27 / 03 / 23Trey Lyles (PF)
Prob Mon Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Harrison Barnes (SF) Prob Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 23 4-3 3-4 + - Barnes has an ankle injury, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 5-4 3-6 + - Mitchell is nursing left knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Kevin Huerter (SG) Prob Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 5-4 3-6 + - Huerter sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, but it is anticipated that he will play on Sunday against the Nuggets.
Trey Lyles (PF) Prob Fri Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 23 6-4 3-7 + - Lyles is dealing with a shoulder ailment, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Warriors on Friday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 23 6-4 3-7 + - Mitchell has a left knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's showdown with the Warriors.
Malik Monk (SG) Prob Sun Leg - 06 / 04 / 23 6-4 3-7 + - Monk missed the previous contest with a lower left leg injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up on Sunday against the Nuggets.
Malik Monk (SG) Prob Tues Leg - 02 / 04 / 23 7-5 5-7 + - Monk missed the previous contest due to lower left leg soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up for Tuesday's battle with the Pelicans.
Matthew Dellavedova (PG) Out indefinitely Finger - 30 / 03 / 23 8-6 5-9 + - Dellavedova is idle after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, and he will miss an indeterminate amount of time.
Neemias Queta (C) Ques Wed Illness - 27 / 03 / 23 8-7 5-10 + - Queta missed the previous game with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
Trey Lyles (PF) Prob Mon Shoulder - 17 / 03 / 23 11-9 9-11 + - Lyles sat out the last match due to right shoulder soreness, but he is expected to take on the Jazz on Monday.