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Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (19-29-5) and Washington Capitals (35-13-5) will do battle at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Kings-Capitals sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Kings at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick vs. Braden Holtby

Quick is looking to avenge a 3-1 loss at Staples Center in his first meeting with the Capitals Dec. 4. He allowed two goals on 21 shots in defeat. He has stumbled to an 11-19-3 record, 3.02 goals against average and .895 save percentage across his 33 starts this season. Surprisingly, he is 5-6-2 with a respectable 2.53 GAA and .911 save percentage in 13 starts against the Eastern Conference.

Holtby heads into this one with a 19-10-4 mark, 3.11 GAA and .896 SV% through his 35 starts. He has a sparkling 8-2-3 record with a 3.17 GAA and .898 save percentage in 14 starts against the Western Conference.

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Kings at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Capitals 5, Kings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Capitals (-250) are too big of a risk at this price level, and the Kings (+200) aren’t worth a look even though you can double your money. The Caps have the most points in the NHL; the Kings have the worst record in the Western Conference and second-fewest points in the NHL. This is going to be a beatdown but look to the puck line for a better value. AVOID.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The CAPITALS (-1.5, +110) are a much better value laying a goal and a half. In addition, you can bet on the winning margin in regular time, and the Caps to win by exactly 2 (+500) or 3 (+450) are awfully attractive alternative bets as well. The Kings are 1-4 in the past five trips to D.C., and the home team is 8-3 in the past 11 meetings with the favorite going 4-0 in the past four.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-143) will cost you rather moderate juice, but it’s a nice play. In fact, Washington has the potential to take care of the Over all on its own. While the Under dominates the trends for L.A., the Over is 22-8 in the past 30 games at home for the Caps and 5-0-1 in the past six as a favorite, too.

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LeBron James hopes there’s a tribute for Kobe at every road game

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first road game since the late Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others passed away in a helicopter crash.

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first road game since the late Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.

The Sacramento Kings put on a moving tribute for Bryant and Gianna, and following the game LeBron James spoke of how he hopes a tribute happens at every road game. The Lakers defeated the Kings 129-113 to erase a two-game skid.

“We’re prepared for it. We understand it,” James said, per Spectrum SportsNet. “We hope it happens every night just because of the legacy that he’s left behind. But we’re prepared for it as a team, as an organization, and we’re going to continue to get through it.”

The tribute consisted of clips of Bryant playing the Kings and some shots of Gianna playing basketball. The video was filled with respect and admiration for Bryant, who played against the Kings in three consecutive playoff series from 2000-2002.

During the 2002 Western Conference Finals, the Lakers defeated the Kings in seven games, and Bryant averaged 27.1 points per game and 6.3 rebounds.

The Lakers and the rest of the NBA are mourning the loss of one of the game’s greats. Not only was Bryant a stellar basketball player, but he was a motivator who inspired so many people to be their best selves.

Los Angeles will play the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (28-20) and Sacramento Kings (17-29) will do battle Wednesday at Golden 1 Center at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Thunder-Kings odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Thunder at Kings: Key injuries

Thunder

  • SG Terrance Ferguson (personal) out
  • SF Abdel Nader (ankle) questionable
  • SG Andre Roberson (knee) out

Kings

  • PF Marvin Bagley III (foot) out
  • PF Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out

Thunder at Kings: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Kings 119, Thunder 115

Moneyline (ML)

The KINGS (+125) are coming off a historic victory last time out in the Twin Cities. They rallied from a 17-point deficit with just 2:49 remaining in the fourth quarter before forcing overtime and winning in the extra session. They’ll be looking to build upon that momentum against the Thunder (-154), who were dumped 107-97 Monday night.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The KINGS (+2.5, -106) are near even money with one bucket of insurance in the event of a loss. While the Thunder (-2.5, -115) are 20-7 ATS in the past 27 games on the road, they’re just 2-7 ATS in the past nine meetings against the Kings. Even though Sacto is just 2-10-1 ATS in the past 13 games at home, they’ll build off of that momentum from last time out for a nice straight-up win.

Over/Under (O/U)

All trends point overwhelming to an OVER 220.5 (-115) play.

The Over is 7-3 in OKC’s past 10 games overall, and 6-2 in their past eight following a straight-up loss. The Over is 7-1 in Sacto’s past eight games overall, 5-1 in the past six at home and 7-3 in the past 10 following a cover last time out. The Over is also 7-2 in the past nine meetings in California’s capital city, too.

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Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timberwolves sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and best bets

The Sacramento Kings (16-29) are at Target Center to play the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-51) Monday at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Kings-Timberwolves odds and sports betting lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Kings at Timberwolves: Key injuries

Kings

  • PF Marvin Bagley III (foot) out
  • PF Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out

Timberwolves

  • SG Allen Crabbe (knee) doubtful
  • SF Jake Layman (toe) out

Kings at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Timberwolves 116, Kings 112

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams have been downright terrible recently; the Kings are 3-7 in their last 10 games and the Timberwolves have lost nine in a row. In the first Kings-Timberwolves meeting this season (Dec. 26), Minnesota won a rare road game, 105-104 in double overtime, despite not having all-star center Karl-Anthony Towns.

Towns has typically performed well against the Kings, winning 10 of 15 games, while scoring over 25 points in eight of those contests. Expect Towns to feast inside against a Kings team missing their best defensive player and rebounder in Holmes.

We are on the Timberwolves (-154) to win tonight but PASS on the moneyline in favor of a more profitable against the spread wager.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

To be honest, this is just a plug your nose and pick a side type of bet because if you dig into the recent betting trends of either squad you’ll be a little sickened. The Kings are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games overall but the Timberwolves are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall.

BET TIMBERWOLVES (-2.5, -115) since they are the home team and the recent history between the two clubs favors Minnesota. The Timberwolves have won and covered the spread in each of their last three games versus the Kings, plus they have won their last four home games against Sacramento by an average score of 119-103.

Over/Under (O/U)

I LEAN OVER 225.5 (-115) because the total is too low to pass up. The Under cashed in the last two Kings-Timberwolves games but the Over/Under record is 6-4 in their last 10 meetings. Their combined O/U record on the season is 47-44 and Kings games against Western Conference opponents have an O/U record of 9-3. The Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Minnesota.

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Los Angeles Kings at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Los Angeles Kings at Philadelphia Flyers sports betting odds, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (18-26-5) visit the City of Brotherly Love to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (25-17-6) for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Kings-Flyers odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Kings at Flyers: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick vs. Brian Elliott

Quick has struggled recently, losing six of his last seven games, including a 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Jan. 14. He now sits at 11-17-3 with a .896 save percentage and 3.01 goals against average on the season.

Elliott picked up a 4-3 overtime victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions St. Louis Blues Wednesday. He stopped 30 of 33 shot attempts. The win pushed Elliott to 10-5-3 with a .897 SV% and 3.14 GAA.

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Kings at Flyers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Kings 3, Flyers 1

Moneyline (ML)

Neither team has played well recently—the Kings are 3-7 straight up in their last 10 games and the Flyers are 4-6—but we have to back the KINGS (+150) here because their best players show out in Philadelphia. Captain Anze Kopitar is 11-0 with eight goals scored when playing in Philly. Quick should be excited to play in Philadelphia as the Kings have earned a point in every game he’s started there, winning six out of seven, with only one OT loss in 2014.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Kings have a 26-15 against the spread record while the Flyers are just 7-13 when laying 1.5 goals. While the Kings are ranked 27th in goals scored, they do a good job creating chances—ranked eight in scoring chances for—and should be able to capitalize against a team they’ve owned recently. Also, the Kings have a clear edge in 5-on-5 play; the Kings are ranked fourth in Corsi For percentage (percent of all shot attempts), while the Flyers rank 11th.

It’s wise to take KINGS (+1.5, -182) for a little insurance on our puck line wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

Trends point to UNDER 5.5 (+105) in the Kings-Flyers game. The Under is 13-4-3 in the last 20 meetings and 9-1-3 in the last 13 games in Philadelphia. Furthermore, both teams are below average in goals scored per game—the Flyers rank 16th and the Kings rank 25th.

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Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (18-21) and Sacramento Kings (15-24) tangle at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento at 10 p.m. ET Monday. We analyze the Magic-Kings odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Magic at Kings: Key injuries

Magic

  • PG D.J. Augustin (knee) questionable
  • PF Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable
  • SF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out
  • PG Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) questionable
  • PF Jonathan Isaac (knee) out

Kings

  • PF Marvin Bagley III (foot) questionable
  • PF Nemanja Bjelica (ankle) probable
  • PG Cory Joseph (illness) questionable
  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) out
  • PF Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out

Magic at Kings: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Magic 111, Kings 106

Moneyline (ML)

The MAGIC (+110) are a nice value as short ‘dogs on the road against a Kings (-133) team which has won just two of their past nine games at home. Orlando lost a heartbreaker in Phoenix last time out over the weekend, falling 98-94 while covering the spread. The Magic have won a respectable five of the past 11 straight up away from home.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered on the Magic ML will profit $11 if they win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The MAGIC (+1.5, -106) have cashed in five of the past six games against the number, while going 7-3-1 ATS in the past 11 on the road. Orlando is also 13-3 ATS in the past 16 on the road against teams with a losing home mark, too.

The Kings (-1.5, -115) have cashed in just four of their last 13 games overall, and are 3-8 ATS in the past 11 as a favorite. Sacto has also cashed in just two of its previous 11 at home, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 210.5 (-106) is where it’s at. The Over has cashed in five of the past seven road games for Orlando, while hitting in five of the past seven for Sacto as a favorite.

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Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Los Angeles Kings (17-24-4) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (24-16-6) Thursday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Kings-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Los Angeles lost 2-1 to the Dallas Stars at home Wednesday. It was the Kings’ third loss in a row and their seventh defeat in nine games.

Vegas lost 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at home Tuesday, snapping a four-game win streak.

Kings at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Jack Campbell vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Campbell is likely to get the call after Jonathan Quick started Wednesday’s game. Campbell is 6-7-2 with a 2.92 goals against average (GAA) and .894 save percentage. The Michigan native has alternated wins and losses over his last five starts, most recently allowing four goals on 38 shots in a 4-1 home loss to the Nashville Predators Saturday. He is 3-4-2 with a 3.10 GAA and .883 SV% on the road this season.

Fleury is 18-9-3 with a 2.84 GAA and .908 SV%. He had a four-game win streak snapped with Tuesday’s loss when he faced only 16 shots but allowed four Penguins goals. He is 13-7-2 with a 3.05 GAA and .899 SV% at home. Backup Malcolm Subban could get the call. He is 6-6-3 with a 2.90 GAA and .904 SV% overall, including 1-1-1 with a 3.19 GAA and a .900 SV% at home.

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Kings at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Kings

  • C Blake Lizotte (lower body) questionable
  • D Joakim Ryan (undisclosed) out

Golden Knights

  • C Cody Glass (lower body) out
  • C Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) out

Kings at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Kings 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Golden Knights (-303) are too costly – just too much chalk. The Kings (+240) are very tempting, but I’m going to PASS and focus on the puck line.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

The KINGS (+1.5, -115) are worth backing, despite playing the night before. They’re 4-3 vs. the PL in the second game of their seven back-to-backs this season. The Golden Knights (-1.5, -106) are 2-5 vs. the PL in their last seven home games.

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Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-133) is the STRONGEST PLAY. The two already played twice this season (in LA) with both going Over. Vegas won 5-2 Oct 13, and LA returned the favor 4-3 Nov. 16. The Golden Knights have played four Overs in a row and are 6-1 O/U in their last seven games.

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Willie Cauley-Stein excited for Sacramento homecoming with Warriors

After spending the first four years of his NBA career with the Kings, Willie Cauley-Stein is making his return to Sacramento for the first time with Golden State Warriors.

Injuries to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, plus the departure of Kevin Durant, have forced the Golden State Warriors into a transition season. Along the way, the former championship team has added a bevy of new faces to reset their roster.

One of the new arrivals to Golden State is fifth-year center, Willie Cauley-Stein. Prior to joining the Warriors, the former Kentucky Wildcat spent his first four seasons up California’s highway I-80 from San Francisco, in Sacramento.

Cauley-Stein scored tallied 14 points, six steals, five rebounds and two assists in Golden State’s first 2019-20 matchup with Sacramento, but that was at Chase Center in San Francisco. Now, the for Kings center will make his return back to Sacramento as a visitor for the first time in his career.

At the Warriors’ pregame shootaround, Cauley-Stein told reporters he’s excited to be back in the state capital. Still, it’s definitely weird being on the other sideline in the place where his career started, he says.

It’s going to be cool coming back — playing in the spot that I grew up in pretty much — it’s weird being on this side of it though, I’ll be honest — I’m excited, it’s going to be fun.

The Kansas native said it could be a mixed reaction when he’s introduced in Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center, but overall he’s expecting much love from the city that supported him throughout his career.

Probably both, probably be love and hate, that’s how it goes when you leave an organization, but shoot — a lot of love, man. I feel like either way it’s a lot of love; I had a lot of support out here, a lot of people that believed in me off the court — it’s going to be cool.

Cauley-Stein said he still follows the Kings when he’s not playing and is happy to see them do well, just as long as it’s not against his new team, the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State’s 26-year-old center has missed the last two games with an illness but is feeling better just in time to return to the city that drafted him sixth overall in 2015.

Injury Report: D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green ruled out vs. Kings

The Warriors will be without another pair of All-Star talents against the Sacramento Kings.

As the Golden State Warriors season progresses into the new year, their already lengthy injury report grows longer. Golden State has already been without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney for a majority of the 2019-20 season. Against the Sacramento Kings, another pair of All-Stars will be out with injury.

D’Angelo Russell (shoulder) and Draymond Green (ankle) have both been ruled out for the Warriors matchup in California’s state capital against the Kings.

Monday will mark Russell’s fourth consecutive game the former All-Star will miss with a shoulder injury that he suffered against the Dallas Mavericks last week. Russell collided with Luka Doncic late in the game and has been hampered with a nagging shoulder since.

Before the Warriors tipped off against the Detroit Pistons over the weekend, Steve Kerr said he would “expect” the Louisville, Kentucky native to be ready for their matchup with the Kings. Still, Golden State is being cautious with their 23-year-old point guard, holding him out another game.

Russell returned to practice Sunday; however, he will still miss the Dubs matchup with their Northen California rival.

Green will join Russell on the bench with an ankle injury that caused him to sit out from practice over the weekend. The former Defensive Player of the Year was ejected in the Warriors in Saturday night tilt against the Pistons. Green’s already missed eight games this season with a sore heel and a finger injury.

Alec Burks has carried Golden State with Russell injured, scoring 28 and 27 on different nights. Behind Burks, Glenn Robinson III has also played well with Russell out, dropping 25 against the San Antonio Spurs on New Year’s Eve.

With Green ejected against the Pistons, Spellman turned in one of his best games as a member of Golden State. The Villanova product added 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including a perfect night from beyond the arc on four attempts.

Without Green and Russell, Kerr will have to continue to rely on Burks, Robinson III and Spellman.

Injury Report: Golden State All-Star duo questionable vs. Kings

The Warriors could be without another All-Star pairing against the Sacramento Kings with both D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green listed as questionable for Monday night.

A sentence Golden State fans everywhere are way too familiar reading in the 2019-20 season—the Warriors could be without two former All-Stars for their upcoming game.

When the Warriors’ cross-Northern California rivals, the Sacramento Kings host the Dubs Monday evening at the Golden 1 Center, D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green could be along the bench instead of in the game.

The Warriors are already without both All-Star shooters, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, but now the injury bug has hit Golden State’s second decorated duo, Green and Russell.

Russell (shoulder) and Green (ankle), are listed as questionable for the matchup in the state capital Monday night.

Russell’s missed the past three games after running into Luka Doncic in a nasty collision last week. The Louisville native was able to return against the Mavericks after the crash with Doncic, but the injury has relegated him to the bench for the past three games.

The Warriors have lost their past three games without their All-Star guard, but Russell could be on his way back after participating in practice over the weekend.

Before the Warriors tipped off against the Detroit Pistons, Steve Kerr told reporters he would “expect” Russell to be ready to return against the Kings.

Green was ejected against the Pistons in the third quarter and is now dealing with an ankle injury that caused him to miss practice on Sunday. Green’s missed eight games in the 2019-20 season with a sore heel, a finger issue, and is now listed as questionable against the Sacramento Kings with an ankle injury.

If the Warriors’ banged-up duo can’t go against Sacramento, expect Steve Kerr to lean on Glenn Robinson III, Alec Burks and Omari Spellman, who’ve all separately performed well with a more significant chunk of minutes.