The Los Angeles Clippers (12-11) face the Sacramento Kings (9-14) Saturday for the second time in four nights. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET at Golden 1 Center. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Kings odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Clippers snapped a three-game losing skid Friday with a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. L.A. is 4-7 over its last 11 games following a seven-game win streak in early November. F Paul George leads the way averaging 25.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
The Kings are confusing — they are 3-8 at home but 6-6 on the road. They are seventh in the league with 110.0 points scored per game but are 28th in points allowed at 113.4 points per contest. Sacramento beat the Clippers 124-115 in Los Angeles Wednesday.
Clippers at Kings odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Clippers -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Kings -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -1.5 (-107) | Kings +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clippers at Kings key injuries
Clippers (not officially submitted)
- F Paul George (ankle) questionable
- F Nicolas Batum (health and safety protocols) doubtful
Kings
- F Harrison Barnes (foot) doubtful
- F Maurice Harkless (knee) questionable
Clippers at Kings odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 124, Clippers 119
Money line
The Kings were in a similar situation with the Lakers last week, having played them twice in a week, winning the first on the road and then losing the game at home. They beat the Clippers on the road Wednesday.
The Clippers are on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Kings have not played since Wednesday. The Clippers are 0-3 this season on the second night of a back-to-back this season.
Sacramento may be able to take advantage, even without Barnes, with George banged up for the Clippers.
Take the KINGS (-103).
Against the spread
Both teams are 10-13 ATS this season. The Kings are 2-1 ATS when they have a rest advantage, while the Clippers are 2-5 ATS with a rest disadvantage and 0-3 ATS on the second night of back-to-back games.
Take the KINGS +1.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Clippers’ last three games, and four of the Kings’ last five, have gone Over the projected total.
The two teams combined for 239 in their game on Wednesday.
Take OVER 218.5 (-110).
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