Lakers vs. Kings odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 7 predictions from proven computer model

Lakers are on a four-game winning streak. They beat Atlanta on Friday night. Sacramento has lost two of its last three games. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is favored by 9 points. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has picked Kings vs. Lakers. The model is using its advanced computer simulations to make its picks.

Lakers vs. Kings money line is Sacramento -355, Los Angeles +278. Lakers vs Kings spread is Kings -9. The game is expected to be played on January 7th.

Anthony Davis is out for another game for Los Angeles. Lonnie Walker IV and Austin Reaves are also injured. Sacramento has won three straight games against Los Angles. Domantas Sabonis had a double-double against Atlanta on Wednesday. De'Aaron Fox scored 25 points for the Kings.

Lakers are on a four-game winning streak and are currently at .500. They beat Atlanta 130-114 on Friday. LeBron James scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Los Angeles has covered the spread in five of its last six games and in seven of the last nine trips to Sacramento.

The model simulates Lakers vs. Kings 10,000 times and it's leaning Over. It also generated a point-spread pick that's hitting in almost 60% of simulations.