LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Odds & Player Props to Bet (Mar. 13)
The Los Angeles Lakers (36-30) visit the Sacramento Kings (27-27) on Wednesday night for a pivotal Western Conference clash at the Golden 1 Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET with the game televised on ESPN.
The Lakers have flipped to 2.5-point road favorites after opening as underdogs, with the over/under total dropping slightly to 236 points. Lakers vs Kings player props are available for Wednesday’s game, with oddsmakers expecting De’Aaron Fox to once again go off against this Lakers defense.
Let’s get into our Laker vs Kings prediction, as we breakdown the odds and determine the best player prop picks to make for this game.
LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Odds
In the Lakers vs Kings odds at ESPN Bet, Los Angeles is the slight -145 moneyline, giving them an implied win probability of 59%. Depending on your sportsbook, LA is now a 2.5—to 3.5-point favorite against the spread.
Both teams are jockeying for playoff positioning in the NBA Playoff Bracket as the regular season winds down. The Lakers currently sit in 9th place in the West at 36-30, while the Kings are 7th at 37-27.
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Lakers vs Kings History
This will be the fourth and final meeting between the two Pacific Division rivals this season, with Sacramento winning the previous three matchups. In the past eight meetings, the Kings are 7-1 straight up and against the spread.
There’s plenty of offensive firepower on both these rosters and questionable defense, leading the “over” to cash in seven of the past nine meetings.
Lakers Betting Analysis
The Lakers enter this contest playing some of their best basketball of the season. They have won five of their last seven games, including impressive victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend.
In the 120-109 win against Minnesota on Sunday, Anthony Davis dominated with 27 points and a season-high 25 rebounds. LeBron James added 29 points after sitting out the previous game with ankle soreness. The Lakers shot a sizzling 56.5% from the field.
Davis is averaging 26.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game this season, while is James is putting up 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game in his 20th NBA season at age 39. James sits just outside the top 10 in the NBA MVP odds.
Over their last 10 games, the Lakers are 6-4 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS). The OVER has hit in seven of those contests. For the season, LA is 36-30 SU, 30-36 ATS, and 36-29-1 to the OVER.
Kings Betting Analysis
Sacramento saw their three-game winning streak snapped on Sunday in a surprising 133-124 home loss to the Houston Rockets. De’Aaron Fox led the way with 31 points and 11 assists, while Domantas Sabonis chipped in 16 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. However, the Kings allowed the Rockets to shoot 54.4% from the field.
The Kings bounced back on Tuesday with a dominant 129-94 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Fox scored 29 points and Sabonis had 22 points and 11 rebounds. Sacramento led by as many as 37 points in the blowout.
Fox is enjoying a career year, averaging 25.3 points and 6.2 assists per game. Sabonis has been a double-double machine, putting up 19.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists per contest. The duo forms one of the most dynamic inside-out combinations in the league.
In terms of injuries, the Kings are listing Keegan Murray (left ankle sprain) and Kevin Huerter (right leg contusion) as questionable for tonight‘s game vs. the Lakers. Trey Lyles (left knee sprain), meanwhile, has been ruled out.
Over their last 10, the Kings are 6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS, and 3-7 to the UNDER. On the season, Sacramento is 37-27 SU, 32-31-1 ATS, and 34-30 to the OVER.
Lakers vs Kings Player Props
In the Lakers vs Kings player props, oddsmakers are projecting another big performance from Sacramento point guard De’Aaron Fox. He has the highest point projection in the game at 28.5, according to FanDuel. LeBron James’ player prop point total is set at 25.5.
NBA player props page, which automatically tells you the best odds for your region. FanDuel North Carolina is also available to NC sports bettors.
Here are the Lakers vs Kings player prop bets we’re locking in tonight:
De’Aaron Fox Over 28.5 Points (-110)
Fox has been on a tear lately and is averaging 31.3 ppg against the Lakers this season. He should be able to use his speed to get to the rim and draw fouls. The over on his points prop is the play.
Anthony Davis Over 12.5 Rebounds (-115)
Davis is coming off a monster 25-rebound game and has always been a handful on the glass for the Kings. Sacramento plays a lot of small-ball lineups which should give AD plenty of rebounding opportunities. Take the over on his rebounding prop.
Keegan Murray Over 2.5 Made Threes (+135)
The rookie sharpshooter is not afraid to let it fly from deep. He’s made at least three triples in four straight games. At plus odds, the over on 2.5 made threes is worth a shot.
LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
This game will likely come down to which team can get more defensive stops. Both the Lakers and Kings rank in the top 10 in the NBA in offensive efficiency, but in the bottom 10 in defensive efficiency.
The Lakers have the edge on the glass, ranking 5th in rebounding percentage compared to 18th for the Kings. LA crashes the offensive boards hard led by Davis. However, Sacramento takes much better care of the ball. The Kings rank 3rd in turnover percentage, while the Lakers are just 23rd.
The Lakers have flipped to road favorites in this spot, likely due to the injury uncertainty surrounding the Kings. While Sacramento has owned this matchup recently, I still lean towards LA to get the win and cover on Wednesday night.
The Lakers are also 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games and 14-5 SU in their last 19 against Western Conference opponents. Meanwhile, the Kings are just 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. Lay the short number with the Lakers.
