The Clippers are gearing up to take on the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Dec 12. The game is slated for 10:30 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Los Angeles comes into this game as 3-point favorites with the total set at 234. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Clippers vs. Kings predictions below.
Clippers vs. Kings Odds
- Spread: Clippers -3
- Total 234
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 12
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: NBCS
Kings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three road contests, Sacramento has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 116 points per game.
- The Kings have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Clippers are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.
Will the Kings Come Through as Road Underdogs?
On the road, the Kings are 6-5 this season compared to their 7-3 record at home. Overall, they are 13-8 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games.
Sacramento’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 131 points against the Nets. They had an overall field goal percentage of 51.1% and made 10/14 free throws. The top scorer for the Kings was De’Aaron Fox with 29 points, while Keegan Murray also added 24 to the scoreboard.
So far, the Kings’ defense is ranked 22nd in the league at 116.8 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 55.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.9% of their three-point attempts.
Will Los Angeles Make it Happen at Home?
In their last five games, the Clippers are 4-1 and have a 12-10 overall record. Against Western Conference teams, they are 11-8 compared to 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
Los Angeles is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 132 points versus the Trail Blazers. This output is higher than their season-average of 113.9 points per game. Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring, putting up 34 points. Additionally, Paul George contributed 20 points for the Clippers.
At present, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 6th, allowing 109.8 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 51.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.1% of their three-point attempts.
Clippers vs. Kings Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is De’Aaron Fox and his points prop of 29.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. For his matchup against the Clippers, we recommend taking the under on De’Aaron Fox and his prop bet of 29.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 26.
- The Prop: De’Aaron Fox Under 29.5 Points (-125)
Clippers vs. Kings Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3, the Kings is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 234 and our model has the Kings and Clippers finishing with a combined 221 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Kings +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook