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Los Angeles Clippers Look to Secure Higher Playoff Seeding with Road Win Against Sacramento Kings

The Los Angeles Clippers are looking to secure a higher playoff seeding with a win on the road against the Sacramento Kings, who are currently ninth or tenth in the Western Conference. The Clippers are coming off a dominant win against the Houston Rockets and have been on a hot streak, winning six straight and eight of their last nine games. Meanwhile, the Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Denver Nuggets after a three-game winning streak. In terms of player availability, the Clippers have four players who are questionable and two who are game-time decisions, while the Kings will be without Malik Monk and have two other players who are questionable. With Los Angeles being the betting favorite with a -6.5 opening line, be sure to check out the detailed prediction for the Clippers vs. Kings matchup and make informed bets with our NBA picks. Let's aim for success together!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Clippers -242 | Kings +200
• Spread: Clippers -6.5 (-110) | Kings +6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 71%.

Los Angeles vs Sacramento Stats

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers currently hold a one-game lead over 7th place Golden State and are aiming to avoid the play-in round by winning their last two games. They rank 20th in scoring and 4th in points allowed, with impressive percentages in field goal shooting and three-point shooting. Key players include James Harden and Norman Powell as top scorers, Ivica Zubac leading in rebounds and blocked shots, and Kris Dunn excelling in steals. The team has a power ranking of 5, ranking high in defense and field goal shooting. Los Angeles is 48-32 this season and shows strength in both offensive and defensive statistics.

Sacramento Kings Analysis

The Sacramento Kings are currently locked into the play-in round of the postseason and are in ninth place, just one game ahead of 10th-place Dallas. They cannot move any higher than their current 9th position. The team's offense is ranked 10th, scoring an average of 116.01 points per game, while their defense is ranked 20th, allowing an average of 115.65 points per game. Sacramento is shooting 47.78% from the field and 35.72% from three-point territory. On defense, they are allowing opponents to shoot 47.32% from the field and 38.19% from three-point territory. Sacramento's top scorers are Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, both averaging 22.5 points per game, with Domantas Sabonis leading in assists and rebounds. The Kings have an overall record of 39-41 and are ranked 20th in power rankings. In their last three matchups against Los Angeles, Sacramento went 0-3.

Los Angeles Clippers Eyeing Top Three Western Conference Spot with Strong Defensive Record against Sacramento Kings

With just two games left in the regular season, the Los Angeles team has the opportunity to secure a top-three spot in the Western Conference or potentially drop to eighth place. This provides them with a strong motivation to secure wins. On the other hand, Sacramento is currently fixed in the 9th or 10th spot in the standings, giving them less impetus to win. Los Angeles has a track record of outperforming the spread, covering it in 12 of their last 15 games and all of their recent six road games. Conversely, Sacramento has covered the spread in only four of their last six games, and struggled to do so in their home games. The Clippers boast a strong defensive record, ranking fourth in points allowed, eighth in field goal shooting percentage allowed, and fifth in three-point shooting percentage allowed. In contrast, Sacramento's defense is weaker, ranking 20th in points allowed, 23rd in field goal shooting percentage allowed, and last in three-point shooting percentage allowed.

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