The Los Angeles Clippers (23-11) visit the slumping Sacramento Kings (12-21) Tuesday at the Golden 1 Center for a 5 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Clippers-Kings odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
The Clippers lost at home to the Utah Jazz 120-107 Saturday and are 4-4 in their last eight. Meanwhile, the Kings have dropped seven in a row, most recently falling at the Denver Nuggets 120-115 Sunday.
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Clippers at Kings: Key injuries
Clippers
- SF Patrick Beverley (wrist) out
Kings
- PF Marvin Bagley III (foot) out
- PG De’Aaron Fox (back) probable
Clippers 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 8:55 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Clippers 109, Kings 105
Moneyline (ML)
The Clippers (-303) should win this one – even though they’re only 9-8 on the road – as the Kings haven’t won since Dec. 15, but the price is a little too expensive (or chalky). Every $3.03 wagered will profit only $1 if the Clippers win. At +240, the Kings offer a nice 2.4-to-1 payoff, which is tempting, but they’re just 6-8 at home.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Back the KINGS (+6.5, +100). They might be in a funk, but I expect them to cover and not lose by 7 or more points. They’re 4-3 ATS as a home underdog, while the Clippers are just 6-5 ATS as a road favorite. The afternoon New Year’s Eve home crowd should also give the home team a little boost.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Kings will profit $10 if they win outright or stay within 7 points in a loss.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 222.5 (-106) is the STRONGEST PLAY as both teams have favored the Under this season – the Clippers are 16-18 O/U, while the Kings are 14-19 O/U overall and 5-9 O/U at home. Plus, I like these numbers: The Kings average 105.5 points per game to the Clippers’ 115.3. On defense, the Kings allow 108.4 PPG, to the Clippers’ 108.8.
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