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Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 13, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, CA

Article updated Mar 13, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Sacramento Kings in a critical Western Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Both teams are vying for a top-six spot

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Sacramento Kings in a critical Western Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Both teams are vying for a top-six spot in the standings to avoid the play-in round, with the Kings currently in 7th place and the Lakers in 9th. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:00 PM EST, with Los Angeles opening as the betting favorite at -1 and the current line at Los Angeles -2.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lakers -130 | Kings +111

Spread: Lakers -2 (-110) | Kings +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 238 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into Sacramento looking to close the gap in the Western Conference standings. With a record of 36-30, the Lakers have won two straight games, including a dominant performance by Anthony Davis in their recent win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite key injuries to Christian Wood and Cam Reddish, the team is showing promise with LeBron James questionable for the upcoming game. Offensively, the Lakers are ranked 10th in the league, scoring an average of 117.37 points per game, but their defense is ranked 21st, allowing an average of 117.45 points per game. Overall, the Lakers have a power ranking of 24 and are looking to secure a playoff spot with key games ahead. For more NBA picks, visit the link provided. 27 points, 25 rebounds, 7 steals, 5 assists, 3 blocks. Historic. pic.twitter.com/Rqq4fqWUsP

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Sacramento Kings Analysis

The Sacramento Kings are currently in the 7th spot in the congested Western Conference playoffs hunt with a record of 0-3. They recently snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Bucks with a 129-94 win, fueled by De'Aaron Fox's 29 points and Domantas Sabonis' record-setting 47th consecutive double-double. The Kings are known for their high-scoring offense, averaging 118.4 points per game, but struggle defensively, allowing an average of 117.5 points per game. They are just half a game behind the Suns for the 6th spot in the Western Conference. The Kings are currently 3-0 against the Lakers this season and have a home record of 18-12. Key injury: F Keegan Murray (ankle) is questionable. The Kings are ranked 17th in power rankings and 8th in offense, shooting 48.43% from the field and 36.69% from three-point range. On defense, they allow 48.93% field goals and 39.82% three-pointers. They average 43.41 rebounds per game and have a turnover average of 12.76, while allowing an average of 81.04% free throws and 42.16 defensive rebounds per game. the Kentucky connection was COOKING against the Bucks 🧑‍🍳👑: 👑 54 PTS 👑 12 AST 👑 11 REB 👑 54% FG @swipathefox 🤝 @AhmadMonk pic.twitter.com/fLWsCp1Jfw

Sacramento Kings poised for victory against Los Angeles Lakers after strong home performance

The Sacramento Kings have demonstrated strong performance at home for the second consecutive game. In their recent game against Milwaukee on Tuesday, the Kings secured a decisive victory while accumulating points in their favor. Their upcoming match against the Lakers presents an opportune situation, as they maintain a flawless 3-0 record against them this season. The Kings pose a significant challenge for the Lakers due to Sabonis' ability to draw Davis away from the basket and Fox's defensive prowess in the backcourt. While James' status remains questionable, it is likely that he will participate in the game after a day of rest. The Kings exhibit a solid 5-5 record on the second game of back-to-backs, having won 5 of their last six games in similar situations. Overall, I anticipate a successful outcome for the Kings against the Lakers, predicting a perfect 4-0 record in their matchups this season. My recommendation is to support the Kings in this game.

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SportsJaw Lakers vs Kings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Lakers vs Kings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Lakers-120 → -131Moved
  • Moneyline · Sacramento Kings+100 → +111Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Lakers-1 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Sacramento Kings+1 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over239 (-110) → 237.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under239 (-110) → 237.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Lakers
3-0 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Sacramento Kings
0-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-13T10:35:09.076Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into Sacramento looking to close the gap in the Western Conference standings. With a record of 36-30, the Lakers have won two straight games, including a dominant performance by Anthony Davis in their recent win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite key injuries to Christian Wood and Cam Reddish, the team is showing promise with LeBron James questionable for the upcoming game. Offensively, the Lakers are ranked 10th in the league, scoring an average of 117.37 points per game, but their defense is ranked 21st, allowing an average of 117.45 points per game. Overall, the Lakers have a power ranking of 24 and are looking to secure a playoff spot with key games ahead. For more NBA picks, visit the link provided. 27 points, 25 rebounds, 7 steals, 5 assists, 3 blocks. Historic. pic.twitter.com/Rqq4fqWUsP

The Sacramento Kings are currently in the 7th spot in the congested Western Conference playoffs hunt with a record of 0-3. They recently snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Bucks with a 129-94 win, fueled by De'Aaron Fox's 29 points and Domantas Sabonis' record-setting 47th consecutive double-double. The Kings are known for their high-scoring offense, averaging 118.4 points per game, but struggle defensively, allowing an average of 117.5 points per game. They are just half a game behind the Suns for the 6th spot in the Western Conference. The Kings are currently 3-0 against the Lakers this season and have a home record of 18-12. Key injury: F Keegan Murray (ankle) is questionable. The Kings are ranked 17th in power rankings and 8th in offense, shooting 48.43% from the field and 36.69% from three-point range. On defense, they allow 48.93% field goals and 39.82% three-pointers. They average 43.41 rebounds per game and have a turnover average of 12.76, while allowing an average of 81.04% free throws and 42.16 defensive rebounds per game. the Kentucky connection was COOKING against the Bucks 🧑‍🍳👑: 👑 54 PTS 👑 12 AST 👑 11 REB 👑 54% FG @swipathefox 🤝 @AhmadMonk pic.twitter.com/fLWsCp1Jfw

The Sacramento Kings have demonstrated strong performance at home for the second consecutive game. In their recent game against Milwaukee on Tuesday, the Kings secured a decisive victory while accumulating points in their favor. Their upcoming match against the Lakers presents an opportune situation, as they maintain a flawless 3-0 record against them this season. The Kings pose a significant challenge for the Lakers due to Sabonis' ability to draw Davis away from the basket and Fox's defensive prowess in the backcourt. While James' status remains questionable, it is likely that he will participate in the game after a day of rest. The Kings exhibit a solid 5-5 record on the second game of back-to-backs, having won 5 of their last six games in similar situations. Overall, I anticipate a successful outcome for the Kings against the Lakers, predicting a perfect 4-0 record in their matchups this season. My recommendation is to support the Kings in this game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-06Sacramento Kings 130 · Los Angeles Lakers 120
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Sacramento Kings defeated Los Angeles Lakers 120-107

Sacramento Kings defeated Los Angeles Lakers 120-107 on March 13, 2024, a 13-point decision in the series. Sacramento Kings' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 28-17. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Lakers -2 (-110) spread, Sacramento Kings covered, while the 227 combined points finished under the recorded total of 237.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MickeytSpread · Sacramento Kings +1 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Total · Under 239 (-110)Win
  • EmcSpread · Sacramento Kings +1 (-110)Win
  • GeauxtigersSpread · Sacramento Kings +1 (-110)Win
  • DrfeelgoodSpread · Los Angeles Lakers -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • Tbone91Spread · Sacramento Kings +1.5 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksSpread · Sacramento Kings +1.5 (-110)Win
  • JtgarciaSpread · Sacramento Kings +1.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeThomasTotal · Under 238.5 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Total · Over 238.5 (-110)Loss
  • Josh720Total · Under 238.5 (-110)Win
  • IrishblueSpread · Los Angeles Lakers -1.5 (-110)
Loss
  • Randy54Spread · Los Angeles Lakers -2 (-110)Loss
  • BadmanSpread · Los Angeles Lakers -2 (-110)Loss