If you ever wanted a sense of what LeBron James means to the Los Angeles Lakers’ betting lines, Wednesday has just the thing for you.
| Pointspread | +4 -110 |
| Moneyline | +150 |
| Over / Under | o +223.5 |
| Pointspread | -4 -110 |
| Moneyline | -180 |
| Over / Under | u +223.5 |
The Lakers enter their matchup with Sacramento as 4.5-point underdogs despite facing a Kings team that has won just once in its previous 11 games. The reasoning? James will not be in the Los Angeles lineup, with the Lakers opting to give their future Hall of Fame forward a much-needed breather against a weaker opponent.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Sacramento being favoured against the Lakers isn’t a completely new phenomenon. The Kings have actually been the favourite three times since 2017, though they’re just 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS in those games. And despite the Lakers being without both James and fellow frontcourt stud Anthony Davis, only 55 percent of Sports Interaction respondents are siding with the home team (likely due to that lengthy stretch of losses referenced in the lead).
The total for Wednesday’s meeting is set at 225.5, with the Over and Under at an identical -110. And the Sports Interaction crowd is much more in unison with this pick, with 78 percent leaning toward the O225.5. It will be interesting to see how the Los Angeles defence looks with both Davis and James out of the lineup; the teams have averaged an incredible 250 points in their previous two meetings, though they haven’t yet squared off this season.
Los Angeles Lakers
Who’s going to score for a Lakers roster missing two players that average 43.5 percent of the team’s total points? Look for point guard Dennis Schroder and power forwards Montrezl Harrell and Kyle Kuzma to provide the bulk of the offence. If you’re interested in player props, the one to monitor here is Schroder, who should see plenty of opportunities against a Kings defence that allows the fourth-most points per game to opposing point guards.
Sacramento Kings
After an incredibly rough stretch, the Kings finally catch a break; the question is, can they capitalize? The biggest edge in their favour might just be their balanced scoring, with six players averaging at least 13 points (though they’ll be without super rookie Tyrese Haliburton, who’s out with a calf injury). The Lakers are a top-5 defence vs. three different positions, but with James and Davis sidelined, they’re going to have a much tougher time containing the Kings.
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 1 Mar 3:29pm | LAL | -7.5 -116 | O +165.5 -109 |
| Closing 4 Mar 2:05am | LAL | -4 -110 | O +223.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.02 |
| Assists |
7.78 |
| Rebounds |
10.19 |
| FG% |
62.2 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
25.19 |
| Assists |
7.19 |
| Rebounds |
8.26 |
| FG% |
65.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
1.57 |
| Points |
23.33 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Kings Team Leaders
| Points |
25.02 |
| Assists |
7.78 |
| Rebounds |
10.19 |
| FG% |
62.2 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
25.19 |
| Assists |
7.19 |
| Rebounds |
8.26 |
| FG% |
65.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
1.57 |
| Points |
23.33 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Andre Drummond (C)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)
Marc Gasol (C)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Justin James (SG)
Hassan Whiteside (C)
Richaun Holmes (PF)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Marvin Bagley III (PF)
De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
Chimezie Metu (PF)
Harrison Barnes (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 02 / 06 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 31 / 05 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is away from the team while tending to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 28 / 05 / 21 | 2-2 | 0-3-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is nursing a left knee contusion, but he is likely to suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Andre Drummond (C) | Ques Sun | Leg - 20 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 0-5-1 | + - |
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Drummond is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 1-5-1 | + - |
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Caruso is battling left foot soreness, but he is likely to be active for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans. |
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| Kyle Kuzma (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 1-5-1 | + - |
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Kuzma is bothered by lower-back tightness, but he is projected to be available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans. |
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| Kyle Kuzma (PF) | Prob Sat | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Kuzma is hindered by lower-back tightness, but he is likely to be in Saturday's lineup versus the Pacers. |
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| Alfonzo McKinnie (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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McKinnie was held out of the last game with a right foot sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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| Marc Gasol (C) | Prob Sun | Finger - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Gasol missed the last game due to a finger injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available to face the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 3-6-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up against the Rockets despite an ankle injury. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Justin James (SG) | Out Sun | Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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James is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not dress against the Jazz on Sunday. |
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| Hassan Whiteside (C) | Ques Sun | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Whiteside was absent from the lineup during the previous game with a lower-back injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up against the Jazz on Sunday. |
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| Richaun Holmes (PF) | Out Sun | Knee - 13 / 05 / 21 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
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Holmes was held out of the last game with right knee soreness, and he will not be available against the Jazz on Sunday. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-0 | 1-3 | + - |
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Hield is hampered by a left ankle sprain, but he is projected to line up against the Grizzlies on Thursday. |
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| Marvin Bagley III (PF) | Out Sun | Leg - 11 / 05 / 21 | 4-0 | 1-3 | + - |
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Bagley III has missed the previous three contests with a leg injury, and he will not partake in Sunday's matchup versus the Jazz. |
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| De'Aaron Fox (PG) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 09 / 05 / 21 | 4-1 | 1-4 | + - |
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Fox is idle while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 09 / 05 / 21 | 4-1 | 1-4 | + - |
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Hield is hampered by a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup against the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| Tyrese Haliburton (PG) | out for season | Knee - 03 / 05 / 21 | 6-2 | 1-7 | + - |
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Haliburton is expected to miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season with a hyperextended left knee. |
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| Chimezie Metu (PF) | Prob Fri | Back - 01 / 05 / 21 | 7-3 | 2-8 | + - |
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Metu has sat out the last three games with lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will be available for Friday's contest versus the Spurs. |
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| Harrison Barnes (SF) | Out indefinitely | Hip - 27 / 04 / 21 | 9-3 | 2-10 | + - |
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Barnes is out of commission with left hip tightness, and there is no timetable for return. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 1 Mar 3:29pm LAL -7.5 -116 O +165.5 -109 Closing 4 Mar 2:05am LAL -4 -110 O +223.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 25.02
Assists 7.78
Rebounds 10.19
FG% 62.2
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.64
Points 25.19
Assists 7.19
Rebounds 8.26
FG% 65.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 1.57
Points 23.33
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Kings Team Leaders
Points 25.02
Assists 7.78
Rebounds 10.19
FG% 62.2
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.64
Points 25.19
Assists 7.19
Rebounds 8.26
FG% 65.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 1.57
Points 23.33
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 02 / 06 / 21Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Out indefinitely Personal - 31 / 05 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 28 / 05 / 21Andre Drummond (C)
Ques Sun Leg - 20 / 05 / 21Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Sun Foot - 16 / 05 / 21Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 16 / 05 / 21Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Prob Sat Back - 14 / 05 / 21Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 05 / 21Marc Gasol (C)
Prob Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Justin James (SG)
Out Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21Hassan Whiteside (C)
Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21Richaun Holmes (PF)
Out Sun Knee - 13 / 05 / 21Buddy Hield (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Marvin Bagley III (PF)
Out Sun Leg - 11 / 05 / 21De'Aaron Fox (PG)
Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 05 / 21Buddy Hield (SG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 09 / 05 / 21Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
out for season Knee - 03 / 05 / 21Chimezie Metu (PF)
Prob Fri Back - 01 / 05 / 21Harrison Barnes (SF)
Out indefinitely Hip - 27 / 04 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Ques Thurs Knee - 02 / 06 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Caldwell-Pope is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) Out indefinitely Personal - 31 / 05 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Antetokounmpo is away from the team while tending to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 28 / 05 / 21 2-2 0-3-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is nursing a left knee contusion, but he is likely to suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Andre Drummond (C) Ques Sun Leg - 20 / 05 / 21 3-3 0-5-1 + - Drummond is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Alex Caruso (SG) Prob Sun Foot - 16 / 05 / 21 3-4 1-5-1 + - Caruso is battling left foot soreness, but he is likely to be active for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF) Prob Sun Back - 16 / 05 / 21 3-4 1-5-1 + - Kuzma is bothered by lower-back tightness, but he is projected to be available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF) Prob Sat Back - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - Kuzma is hindered by lower-back tightness, but he is likely to be in Saturday's lineup versus the Pacers.
Alfonzo McKinnie (SF) Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - McKinnie was held out of the last game with a right foot sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the Pelicans on Sunday.
Marc Gasol (C) Prob Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - Gasol missed the last game due to a finger injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available to face the Pelicans on Sunday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-6 3-6-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up against the Rockets despite an ankle injury.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Justin James (SG) Out Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21 2-0 0-2 + - James is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not dress against the Jazz on Sunday.
Hassan Whiteside (C) Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21 2-0 0-2 + - Whiteside was absent from the lineup during the previous game with a lower-back injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up against the Jazz on Sunday.
Richaun Holmes (PF) Out Sun Knee - 13 / 05 / 21 3-0 1-2 + - Holmes was held out of the last game with right knee soreness, and he will not be available against the Jazz on Sunday.
Buddy Hield (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-0 1-3 + - Hield is hampered by a left ankle sprain, but he is projected to line up against the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Marvin Bagley III (PF) Out Sun Leg - 11 / 05 / 21 4-0 1-3 + - Bagley III has missed the previous three contests with a leg injury, and he will not partake in Sunday's matchup versus the Jazz.
De'Aaron Fox (PG) Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 05 / 21 4-1 1-4 + - Fox is idle while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Buddy Hield (SG) Ques Sun Ankle - 09 / 05 / 21 4-1 1-4 + - Hield is hampered by a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup against the Thunder on Sunday.
Tyrese Haliburton (PG) out for season Knee - 03 / 05 / 21 6-2 1-7 + - Haliburton is expected to miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season with a hyperextended left knee.
Chimezie Metu (PF) Prob Fri Back - 01 / 05 / 21 7-3 2-8 + - Metu has sat out the last three games with lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will be available for Friday's contest versus the Spurs.
Harrison Barnes (SF) Out indefinitely Hip - 27 / 04 / 21 9-3 2-10 + - Barnes is out of commission with left hip tightness, and there is no timetable for return.