Lakers vs. Kings Prediction & Odds
In-state rivals will meet in Sacramento on Saturday night when the Kings host the Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET. Even with the number sitting at 240, is the over the smart play tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
531 Los Angeles Lakers (+9) at 532 Sacramento Kings (-9); o/u 240
10:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 7, 2023
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Lakers vs. Kings Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) is available for Friday’s game against the Hawks. James has been cleared to play after missing Wednesday’s win over the Heat. His return will not drop Juan Toscano-Anderson back to the bench, as the Lakers remain without Lonnie Walker IV. JTA is worth a look in deep leagues as the Lakers will be without Walker and Austin Reaves for at least two weeks.
Sacramento Kings DFS Spin
Domantas Sabonis recorded a stat line of 20 points (7-of-13 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 14 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and one blocked shot in Wednesday’s 120-117 loss to the Hawks, playing 40 minutes. Sabonis continues to produce at a high level, providing top-20 per-game value in 9-cat formats for the season. Leading the NBA in rebounding, he’s well on his way to a sixth straight season with at least 18 points and 12 rebounds per game. Sabonis has been a top-15 player over the last two weeks, and his run of 15 straight double-doubles ties DeMarcus Cousins for the longest streak in franchise history. Given how shorthanded the Lakers are in the post, Sabonis could be in for another big night when the Kings host L.A. Friday night.
Lakers vs. Kings NBA Betting Trends
Lakers are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings
Lakers are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Sacramento
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Kings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Lakers vs. Kings NBA Prediction:
The over is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams and is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Sacramento. The over is also 13-6 in the Lakers’ last 19 games overall, is 21-6 in their last 27 road games versus a team with a winning home record and is 8-2 in their last 10 road games. On the other side, the over is 15-5-1 in the Kings’ last 21 home games versus a team with a losing road record, is 11-4-1 in their last 16 home games and is 4-0 in their last four games versus a team with a losing record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LAKERS/KINGS OVER 240