by Rod Pearson
Friday, Jan 06, 2023
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Saturday, January 7, 2023
Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Where to Watch: NBCS-CA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Lakers +8.5, Kings -8.5; Over/Under: 240 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Lakers +8.5, Kings -8.5; Over/Under: 240 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Lakers +8.5, Kings -8.5; Over/Under: 240 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Lakers: 17-21 (5th place, Pacific Division)
Sacramento Kings: 20-17 (1st place, Pacific Division)
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Los Angeles Lakers: 5-5 last 10
Sacramento Kings: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Preview and Analysis
The Lakers are coming into this game with a 17-21 record overall and they are 8-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night that needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Saturday. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Miami Heat in their last game. Dennis Schröder led the team in points in that game with 32 while Thomas Bryant and Russell Westbrook each were next on the team with 21 points. Russell Westbrook led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Thomas Bryant led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 49.4% from the field, 29.6% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.4 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 16-22 this season and their O/U record is 22-16.
The Kings are coming into this game with a 20-17 record overall and they are 11-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. De'Aaron Fox led the team in points in that game with 25 while Kevin Huerter was next on the team with 24 points. Domantas Sabonis led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Domantas Sabonis led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 46.6% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 92.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.8 PPG against them. The Kings have an ATS record of 20-17 this season and their O/U record is 16-20-1.
Lakers vs Kings Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as an 8.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have been terrible this year as they are under .500 right now and sitting in last place in their division. They haven't been a great road team either with an 8-13 road record this season but they have been playing a lot better in their games lately and are starting to get hot now. They have a ton of injuries in this game but they will still have their star LeBron playing and he will make sure this team fights to stay competitive all night. The Kings have been having a pretty good season so far as they currently occupy a playoff spot but they haven't been that great of a home team with just an 11-8 home record this season. The Lakers are on a back-to-back here too so this is not the best spot for them but they won't have to travel far for this game and this is a lot of points for a mediocre Kings team when the Lakers have been a lot better as of late. the best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.
Lakers Kings Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Saturday, January 7, 2023 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Kings 120 Lakers 115.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Lakers: 5-13 ATS as a road underdog. 13-29 ATS vs. division opponents. 23-15 OVER in all games.
Sacramento Kings: 7-1 ATS vs. division opponents. 6-1 ATS off a home loss. 34-16 OVER off a home loss.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers: L. Walker IV (SG) Out Fri - Tailbone. R. Westbrook (PG) Prob Fri - Foot. D. Jones (C) Ques Fri - Toe. A. Reaves (PG) Out Fri - Hamstring. L. James (SF) Prob Fri - Ankle. T. Brown Jr. (SG) Ques Fri - Quadricep. C. Swider (PF) Mid Jan - Foot. A. Davis (PF) Mid Jan - Foot.
Sacramento Kings: None.
Notable Quotes
“Everybody just banded together and continued to fight, and that’s what we have to be about. That’s what our identity has to be.” - Darvin Ham after his team’s win against the Heat in their game on Wednesday.
“We couldn’t get the necessary stops down the stretch. They basically just went at what they thought was the mismatch and got layups.” - Mike Brown after his team’s loss against the Hawks in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Dennis Schroder
SG Patrick Beverley
SF Troy Brown Jr.
PF LeBron James
C Thomas Bryant
Sacramento Kings
PG De'Aaron Fox
SG Kevin Huerter
SF Harrison Barnes
PF Keegan Murray
C Domantas Sabonis
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. James (29)
APG: R. Westbrook (7.7)
Reb/G: A. Davis (12.1)
Sacramento Kings
PPG: D. Fox (23.9)
APG: D. Sabonis (6.7)
Reb/G: D. Sabonis (12.4)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (1st season)
Sacramento Kings: Mike Brown (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
