The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Sacramento Kings in an exciting NBA battle at Golden 1 Center in California. After their last victory, the Lakers are just two games ahead of the .500 mark. The Kings are one game behind the .500 mark and are coming into this game with a losing record. Both teams are stuck between the last six spots in the Western Conference. Los Angeles will look to build on their last success as they take on the Kings in this road game.
The previewing information
Date: December 19, Thursday | Time: 10:00 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 | +160 | -190 |
| Spread | +5 (-110) | -5 (-110) |
| Total | o230 | u230 |
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers had a neat victory against the Memphis Grizzlies last night after scoring 116 points. Defensively, they surrendered 110. In return, the Lakers hold a 14-12 record and turn toward Anthony Davis as their leader. Davis is averaging close to 28 points per game. Davis scored 40 points against the Grizzlies and is averaging close to a dozen rebounds per game. On the other hand, LeBron James will continue to work his magic for the team.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| Anthony Davis | 27.8 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| LeBron James | 22.8 | 8.0 | 9.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Austin Reaves | 16.9 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are coming into this game after a tough battle against the Denver Nuggets. The Kings scored 129 but gave up 130 in return. Sacramento broke their three-game winning streak after their loss. The Kings will miss out on a few key players due to injuries. Kevin Huerter and Keegan Murray will be out of this game. De’Aaron Fox will continue to lead his team against the Lakers.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| De’Aaron Fox | 26.2 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| De’Mar Derozan | 22.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21.5 | 13.1 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | Out | Ankle |
| Christian Wood | PF | Out | Knee |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | SG | Day To Day | Hamstring |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | PF | Out | Knee |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Kevin Huerter | SG | Day To Day | Joint |
| Keegan Murray | SF | Day To Day | Ankle |
| Trey Lyles | PF | Out | Calf |
| Devin Carter | PG | Out | Shoulder |
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Sacramento Kings Summary and Prediction
The Lakers will look to build on their success, but the Kings have proven to be strong in the last few games. Their close loss to the Nuggets has proved that they are a strong team. The odds favor the Kings to win this game with a final score of 119-112.
Moneyline: Kings (-205)
Spread: Under 5
Total: Under 230
Predicted Score: 119-112, Kings wins.
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