Clippers vs Kings Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 03, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Kings (36-25) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Clippers (33-32)
  • Total (Over/Under): 239.5 points
  • Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA & BSSC

The LA Clippers visit Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Sacramento.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Clippers vs Kings Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 31-34 against the spread, while the Kings are 34-27 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers+7.5 -110O 239.5 -110+240
Sacramento Kings -7.5 -110U 239.5 -110-300

Kings vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Kings will win Friday‘s game with 64.3% confidence.

Kings vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Clippers and Kings, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 69 games (+15.04 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 78 games (+14.84 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 41 away games (+13.49 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 27 away games (+12.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 41 away games (+10.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 52 games (+14.02 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 51 games (+13.93 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 79 games (+12.91 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games at home (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.89 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 31-34 (-6.45 Units / -9.02% ROI).

  • 33-32 against the Moneyline (-10.15 Units / -8.3% ROI)
  • 29-36 against the Over for game total points (-10.6 Units / -14.83% ROI)
  • 36-29 against the Under for game total points (+4.1 Units / 5.73% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 34-27 (+4.3 Units / 6.41% ROI).

  • 36-25 against the Moneyline (+3.8 Units / 3.45% ROI)
  • 30-31 against the Over for game total points (-4.1 Units / -6.11% ROI)
  • 31-30 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -2.98% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 79 games (-26.13 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-23.20 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 68 games (-19.80 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 59 games (-18.98 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 42 games (-16.99 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 85 games (-43.05 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 85 games (-30.07 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 84 games (-27.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 84 games (-21.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 43 away games (-18.77 Units / -39% ROI)

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LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The LA Clippers are 40-12 (.769) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-best among NBA teams. The Sacramento Kings have averaged 42.6 rebounds per game (5,968 rebounds/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fifth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 40-19 (.678) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Clippers are 3-14 (.176) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .247

The Clippers are 88-30 (.746) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Kings are 3-34 (.081) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .231

The Kings are 34-11 (.756) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .644

The Kings are 27-3 (.900) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .753

The Kings are 19-8 (.704) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

Injury Report: Kings vs. ClippersFriday‘s Game, Mar. 3

  • De’Aaron Fox (Kings): The Kings have listed Fox as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Mar. 3) against the Clippers.
  • Richaun Holmes (Kings): The Kings have listed Holmes as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Mar. 3) against the Clippers.
  • Marcus Morris Sr. (Clippers): Morris Sr. did not play in Thursday’s game (Mar. 2).
  • Ivica Zubac (Clippers): Zubac did not play in Thursday’s game (Mar. 2).

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 20.8 points in the paint per game (2,992 points/144 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (2,864/7,392) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 20.6 points in the paint per game (1,280 points/62 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.6

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 120.8 points per game (7,009 points/58 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

The Kings have a TS% of 52% in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Kings are shooting 51% (390/767) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Kings have an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,098 rebounds/62 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Clippers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (7,459 rebounds/216 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,549 steals/216 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Clippers have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (4,958 rebounds/144 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 3.3 blocks per game (194 blocks/58 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (563 blocks/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (289 blocks/69 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Kings have averaged 7.1 steals per game (999 steals/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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