NBA Odds: Lakers-Kings prediction, pick, how to watch

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a four-game winning streak. The Lakers enter play on Saturday with an 18-21 record and are last in the Pacific Division Standings. Sacramento Kings are in first place with a 20-17 record, one game ahead of the Warriors and Clippers.

Lakers and Kings are playing on NBC Sports California/Spectrum SportsNet.

Lakers and Kings are playing each other tonight.

The Lakers are on a four-game winning streak and are in the driver's seat to cover the spread against the Kings. The team is struggling to find a way to replace Anthony Davis. Lonnie Walker and Austin Reaves are injured. The Lakers started the season 2-10. They are going to play the next month before the All-Star Break. LeBron James is playing at a high level at the age of 38.

The Kings are currently fifth in the Western Conference with a 20-18 record. They play the Lakers tonight. The Kings have a better home record this season with an 11-8 record at home. Los Angeles is currently 10-3. The game is the second of a five-game home stand for the Kings. Sacramento has won two games over the Los Lakers in previous months. Kings need to focus on their defensive play and avoid foul trouble to keep the shorthanded Lakers from hanging around.

Lakers-Kings is a divisional matchup between two California rivals. Lakers should keep this one close and possibly even put this game in the win column.

Lakers are +8.