The Kings are gearing up for a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, Mar 13. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Los Angeles comes into this matchup as 2-point favorites, with the over/under set at 238. Will the Lakers manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Kings vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Kings vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Lakers -2
- Total 238
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 13
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: ESPN
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 121 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- The Kings are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Can the Lakers Grab a Win on the Road?
For the season, the Lakers have a record of 36-30, which is currently 9th in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are 4th.
On the road, the Lakers are 12-19 this season, and they are favored by 2 points in today’s game. Against the spread on the road, they are 13-18.
In terms of their O/U record, the Lakers are 37-29 this season. The over has hit in their last three games, and their games have averaged 234.9 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 120-109. They were favored by 5 points going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 224.5.
So far this season, the Lakers’ offense has been one of the best in the NBA, averaging 117.3 points per game (10th). They are also one of the top teams in terms of field goal percentage (49%, 3rd).
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league at 100.9 possessions per game. However, they have struggled from beyond the arc, ranking 30th in three-point attempts and 26th in three-point makes.
On the road, the Lakers are averaging 116.2 points per game compared to 118.2 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53% of their games this season.
Coming into the game, the Lakers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.6 points per game (22nd). Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.2% and 37.6% from three-point territory.
Can the Sacramento Offense Score Enough at Home?
Sacramento has been the underdog in 20 of their 64 games this season and have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog. As the underdog, they have gone 9-11 straight-up and 12-8 against the spread.
In terms of their O/U record, the Kings are 33-30-1 for the season. The under has hit in their last two games, and today’s O/U line is set at 238, which is slightly higher than their season average of 235.8.
The Kings are 3rd in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-27. In their last game, they defeated the Bucks by a score of 129-94. Sacramento was favored by 2 points going into the game and easily covered the spread.
This season, the Kings have an average scoring differential of +1.5 points per game at home. Against the spread at home, they are 12-18 and 18-12 straight-up. In the Western Conference, they have a record of 25-17.
Sacramento’s O/U record for the season is 33-30-1, and their games have averaged a combined 235.9 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 238, and 41 of their games have had lower O/U lines than that.
At home, the Kings are scoring 121.1 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in scoring at 118.4 points per game. Sacramento has outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.1% of their games this season.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are 4th in both three-pointers made and attempted per game. However, they are just 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. Overall, Sacramento is 11th in field goal percentage.
So far this season, the Kings have made an average of 15.5 free throws per game, which is 28th in the league. In terms of pace, Sacramento is 9th in the NBA.
On defense, the Kings come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 117.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 111.7 points per contest (28th). So far this season, the Kings’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 7th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.5 times per game vs. Sacramento.
Kings vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Davis and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. Our projections have Anthony Davis going 9/17 from the field on his way to 25 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -120.
- The Prop: Anthony Davis Over 24.5 Points (-120)
Kings vs. Lakers Predictions
Not only do we have the Lakers winning this one by a score of 119-113, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Lakers at -2.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238 and our model has the Lakers and Kings finishing with a combined 232 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Lakers -2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook