Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 07, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Kings (20-17) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (18-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 241.5 points
  • Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Sacramento.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Kings Over/Under is 240.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 17-21 against the spread, while the Kings are 20-17 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+9.5 -110O 240.5 -110+310
Sacramento Kings -9.5 -110U 240.5 -110-400

Kings vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Kings will win Saturday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.

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


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 46 away games (+20.48 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 38 games (+19.06 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 36 games (+16.64 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 42 away games (+15.63 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+14.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 37 games at home (+15.32 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 79 games (+12.83 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 41 games (+10.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 22 games (+9.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games at home (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 17-21 (-6.15 Units / -14.32% ROI).

  • 18-21 against the Moneyline (+1.1 Units / 2.3% ROI)
  • 23-16 against the Over for game total points (+5.4 Units / 12.59% ROI)
  • 16-23 against the Under for game total points (-9.3 Units / -21.68% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 20-17 (+1.3 Units / 3.19% ROI).

  • 20-17 against the Moneyline (-0.35 Units / -0.6% ROI)
  • 16-21 against the Over for game total points (-7.1 Units / -17.44% ROI)
  • 21-16 against the Under for game total points (+3.4 Units / 8.35% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-23.33 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 74 games (-22.62 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 79 games (-22.57 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 79 games (-20.40 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 79 games (-17.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 82 games (-29.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 76 games (-23.05 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-20.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 81 games (-20.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 42 away games (-20.17 Units / -43% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Kings are 11-55 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .206

The Kings are 6-20 (.231) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .311

The Kings are 3-15 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Kings are 19-38 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Injury Report: Kings vs. LakersSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 7

  • Malik Monk (Kings): Monk is questionable for Saturday’s (Jan 7) game against the Lakers.
  • Austin Reaves (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Reaves will be re-evaluated in two weeks as he deals with a left hamstring strain.
  • Lonnie Walker IV (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Walker IV will be re-evaluated in two weeks as he deals with left knee tendinitis.
  • Troy Brown Jr. (Lakers): Brown Jr. is OUT for Friday’s (Jan 6) game against Atlanta.
  • Damian Jones (Lakers): Jones is OUT for Friday’s (Jan 6) game against Atlanta.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Davis is dealing with a stress injury in his right foot. The team announced that there is no timetable for his return.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (91 rebounds/12 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.7

The Kings have averaged 1.46 points per shot (308 points/211 shots) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Kings are shooting 37% from three (172/463) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Kings have a 28% free throw rate (293 free throw attempts/1,038 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 7th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 3.4 blocks per game (41 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Kings have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (215 blocks/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Kings have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,436 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Kings have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (196 blocks/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6


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