On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will meet the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center for the second game in a row between these two teams. The Los Angeles Lakers won the previous game, and are currently seventh in the Western Conference, 15-12. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are 12th in the table after winning 13 games and losing 15 so far. The best NBA betting odds predict the Sacramento Kings to win this game.
The previewing information
Date: December 21, Saturday | Time: 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
TV: NBCS-CA/SportsNet LA
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Sacramento Kings Odds, Picks, Moneyline
| Lakers | Kings | |
| Moneyline | +205 | -250 |
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Total | o228 | u228 |
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers managed to put up a 113-100 win against the Sacramento Kings in the previous matchup. In that game, LA’s offense was led by Austin Reaves who scored a total of 25 points, grabbing five rebounds and assisting five times. Anthony Davis also managed to chalk up 21 points for the team, with a whopping 20 boards, the highest for the Lakers in this area. LeBron James proved his consistency with 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| Anthony Davis | 27.5 | 11.7 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| LeBron James | 22.6 | 7.9 | 9.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Austin Reaves | 17.3 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings lost the previous game against the Lakers, and are eager to even out the score in this one. In that game, De’Aaron Fox led Sacramento on the scoreboard with an impressive 26 points, along with three rebounds and five helpers. Domantas Sabonis managed 18 points with 12 boards, and nine assists, while Malik Monk put up 17 points. DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray each scored ten points for the team.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| De’Aaron Fox | 26.2 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 22.0 | 3. | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21.4 | 13.0 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Rui Hachimura | PF | Day To Day | Leg |
| Anthony Davis | PF | Day To Day | Elbow |
| LeBron James | SF | Day To Day | Hamstring |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | SG | Out | Hamstring |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | Out | Ankle |
| Christian Wood | PF | Out | Knee |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | PF | Out | Knee |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Kyler Murray | SF | Day To Day | Ankle |
| Trey Lyles | PF | Day To Day | Calf |
| Devin Carter | PG | Out | Shoulder |
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Sacramento Kings Summary and Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers seem pretty confident after winning the previous game against the Kings, and will try to build on it here. However, the Kings are out for redemption, and will play aggressively in this matchup. Take the Sacramento Kings to win, 112-109.
Moneyline: Kings (-250)
Spread: Under 6.5
Total: Under 228
Predicted Score: 112-109, Kings win.
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