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The Sacramento Kings (1-1) welcome the Los Angeles Lakers (1-1) to Golden 1 Center Sunday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023; Kings won 3 of 4 last season
The Kings beat the Utah Jazz 130-114 Wednesday, covering as 2-point road favorites in their season opener. Sacramento then lost in its home-opening match to the Golden State Warriors 122-114 Friday, failing to cover as a 3-point favorite. It is 1-1 against the spread (ATS). Sacramento is led by G De’Aaron Fox, who is averaging 28.5 points per game.
The Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 119-107 Tuesday to kick off the NBA season. Los Angeles failed to cover as a 5-point road underdog. It then beat the Phoenix Suns 100-95 Thursday, again failing to cover as a 6.5-point home favorite. The Lakers are 0-2 ATS and 0-2 O/U. They are led by F Anthony Davis, who is averaging 23.5 points per game.
Lakers at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Kings -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +2.5 (-110) | Kings -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Lakers at Kings key injuries
Lakers
- F Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) out
Kings
- F Trey Lyles (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 120, Lakers 112
Moneyline
PASS.
The Lakers are 0-1 on the road and only clawed out a home win over the short-handed Suns. Expect them to struggle, but at -140, the home side isn’t worth backing on the moneyline either.
Against the spread
BET KINGS -2.5 (-110).
The Lakers are 0-2 ATS while the Kings are 1-1 ATS. Los Angeles was 23-25-1 ATS last season on the road.
The more concerning part is that the Lakers sit 23rd in offensive rating while the Kings are at No. 5. The Lakers rank 25th in true shooting percentage, so offensively, this team won’t be able to keep up with the fast-paced Kings.
Take the far superior offense and back KINGS -2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 234.5 (-105).
The Kings are averaging 122 points per game, but the Lakers have an older roster and will take the air out of the ball.
Los Angeles ranks 18th in pace and 11th in defensive rating. It should be able to play its style of game, as did the Warriors when they took on the Kings Friday.
Given the potential style of play, take UNDER 234.5 (-105).
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