by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Mar 05, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Kings +2.5, Lakers -2.5; Over/Under: 238.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Kings +2.5, Lakers -2.5; Over/Under: 238.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Kings +2.5, Lakers -2.5; Over/Under: 238.5 points
Season Record
Sacramento Kings: 34-26 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Lakers: 34-29 (4th place, Pacific Division)
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Sacramento Kings: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers: 7-3 last 10
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Analysis
The Kings are entering this game with a 34-26 record overall and they are 18-15 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Chicago Bulls in their last game. De'Aaron Fox led the team in points in that game with 20 while Domantas Sabonis was next on the team with 18 points. De'Aaron Fox led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Domantas Sabonis led the team in rebounds with 21. They were 44.6% from the field, 29.7% from 3-point range, and 88.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.8 PPG against them. The Kings have an ATS record of 30-29-1 this season and their O/U record is 30-27-3.
The Lakers are entering this game with a 34-29 record overall and they are 22-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their last game. D'Angelo Russell led the team in points in that game with 26 while Anthony Davis was next on the team with 24 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Anthony Davis led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 51.3% from the field, 47.1% from 3-point range, and 72% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.4 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 29-35 this season and their O/U record is 33-30-1.
Kings vs Lakers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have looked good in their games this season with their 34-29 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the West right now and fighting to get themselves into a true playoff spot. They have also looked a lot better on their home court this year with their 22-10 home record. Meanwhile, the Kings have also looked good in their games this season with their 34-26 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the West right now and right on the cusp of a true playoff spot too. They have been a good road team this year with their 18-15 road record, but they have also been really inconsistent coming into this one. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and don't have much momentum on their side, coming off a loss to the Bulls in their last one. The Lakers have been the much hotter team coming into this one with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games and they are going to have more momentum on their side since they are coming off an impressive win on their home court against the Thunder who are one of the best teams in the NBA at the moment. The Lakers will carry over that momentum into this game since they have looked good lately and they will continue to roll teams on their home court where they have looked a lot better. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.
Kings Lakers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Lakers 120 Kings 113.
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NBA Betting Trends
Sacramento Kings: 20-13 ATS in road games. 15-8 ATS after 5 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 47% or higher. 36-18 ATS off a home loss. 18-10 OVER after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 16-9 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses. 17-9 OVER after 1 or more consecutive unders.
Los Angeles Lakers: 10-18 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 12-22 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 3-8 ATS off an upset win as an underdog. 6-2 OVER after a game committing 10+ more turnovers than opponents. 20-13 OVER after playing 3 consecutive home games.
Key Injuries
Sacramento Kings: S. Vezenkov (SF) Late March - Ankle.
Los Angeles Lakers: G. Vincent (SG) Mid March - Knee. J. Vanderbilt (SF) Mid March - Foot. C. Castleton (C) Out indefinitely - Wrist. C. Wood (PF) Mid March - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“Obviously, everybody’s down because it was a winnable game. Even though we feel like we didn’t play well, we still felt it was a winnable game. We felt like we let this one slip through our fingers, and so it’s tough right now. It’s tough for anybody to swallow this one.” - Mike Brown after his team’s loss against the Bulls in their game on Monday.
“They’re so well-coached that you can’t relax. That team has got everything you need to win and to be efficient at this level. You’ve got to be ready to play against those guys. It’s no fluke (to beat them).” - D’Angelo Russell after their win against the Thunder in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Sacramento Kings
PG De'Aaron Fox
SG Kevin Huerter
SF Harrison Barnes
PF Keegan Murray
C Domantas Sabonis
Los Angeles Lakers
PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Austin Reaves
SF LeBron James
PF Rui Hachimura
C Anthony Davis
Statistical Leaders
Sacramento Kings
PPG: D. Fox (26.8)
APG: D. Sabonis (8.4)
Reb/G: D. Sabonis (13.4)
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. James (25.2)
APG: L. James (7.9)
Reb/G: A. Davis (12.3)
Coaches:
Sacramento Kings: Mike Brown (2nd season)
Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (2nd 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.
