Odds, selections, and forecasts for Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings
On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings (1-0) and Los Angeles Lakers
(1-0) will meet at Golden 1 Center. 9:00 p.m. ET is tip time. Let's examine the
lines around the Lakers vs. Kings odds at BetMGM Sportsbook and provide our
professional NBA predictions and picks.
Season series: First encounter in 2023; Kings prevailed 3–4 in previous season
In their first-ever
away game of the season, the Kings defeated the Utah Jazz 130-114 on Wednesday,
covering the spread. Then, on Friday, Sacramento fell short of covering as a
3-point favorite in its home opener against the Golden State Warriors, 122-114.
Against the spread, it is 1-1 (ATS). G De'Aaron Fox leads Sacramento with an
average of 28.5 points per game.
To start the NBA
season, the Lakers were defeated 119-107 by the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. As a
5-point away underdog, Los Angeles was unable to cover. The team subsequently
defeated the Phoenix Suns 100-95 on Thursday, but it was a 6.5-point home
favorite and again failed to cover. ATS and O/U, the Lakers are winless. F
Anthony Davis leads them with an average of 23.5 points per game.
Kings at Lakers'chances
From BetMGM
Sportsbook; see the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds website for
the complete list. Last update: 9:51 a.m. ET on the lines.
Moneyline (ML):
Kings -140 (wager $140 to win $100) vs. Lakers +115 (bet $100 to win $115).
Contrary to the
spread (ATS): Kings -2.5 (-110) | Lakers +2.5 (-110)
234.5 is the
Over/Under (O/U) (O: -115 | U: -105)
Key injuries for
Lakers vs. Kings
Basketball players
F Jarred the heels
of Vanderbilt
King
Trey Lyles (the
calf) F
NBA injury report
official for the most recent updates.
Lakers vs Kings
forecasts and choices
Kings should win
120, Lakers 112.
Financial Line
ACHIEVEMENT.
The Lakers, who are
winless away from home, only managed to defeat the struggling Suns at home.
Although it's expected that they will struggle, the home team isn't worth
backing on the moneyline at -140.
Lakers vs Kings
forecasts and choices
Forecast:
120 Kings, 112
Lakers
Financial Line
ACHIEVEMENT.
The Lakers, who are winless away from home, only managed to defeat the struggling Suns at home. Although it's expected that they will struggle, the home team isn't worth
backing on the moneyline at -140.
Back KINGS -2.5 (-110) and take the offensive, which is significantly superior.
Over/Below
LOWER THAN 234.5 (-105).
The Lakers have an
older roster and will take the ball away from the Kings, who are scoring 122
points per game.
Los Angeles has an
11th defensive rating and is ranked 18th in pace. Like the Warriors did against
the Kings on Friday, it ought to be able to play its brand of basketball.
Opt for UNDER 234.5
(-105), considering the possible playing style