The Los Angeles Lakers (36-11) will be at the Golden 1 Center to meet the Sacramento Kings (18-30) in a Pacific Division matchup. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on NBC Sports – California.
Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings Betting Odds
The Kings will look to keep it rolling after blowing out the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game, 124-103, as 14-point underdogs. The Lakers, on the other hand, were defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers, 127-119, and failed to cover as 5-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Sacramento game went 4 points over the projected point total of 223, while the Los Angeles game went 28.5 points over the projected point total of 217.5.
Sacramento played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.619 (above their season average of 0.523) and a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 12.9). Los Angeles put up marks of 0.451 and 12.7, respectively, for those same stats. Los Angeles, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.0 (above their season average of 24.4). Sacramento received a boost from De’Aaron Fox, who contributed 34 points and eight assists. Anthony Davis fueled Los Angeles with 37 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, LeBron James led the Lakers to a 99-97 victory. He recorded a double-double with 29 points and 11 assists. Los Angeles was unable to cover as an 11-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 196 points, which was well under the projected point total of 214. Los Angeles’ 0.247 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Sacramento, who had a rate of 0.110.
A little over half of the Lakers’ games have finished under the projected point total. Los Angeles holds records of 36-11 straight up (SU) and 24-21-1 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Los Angeles, a little over half of Kings games have finished over the O/U total. Moreover, Sacramento is 18-30 SU and 23-25 ATS.
The ineffective offense of Sacramento will face off against the top-notch defense of Los Angeles. The Kings rank 21st in offensive efficiency, while the Lakers are fourth in defensive efficiency. The Lakers should have the edge on that end of the court.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank third in points off turnovers per game (18.8) while the Kings rank 13th (17.0).
- Sacramento ranks second in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while Los Angeles ranks 29th (16.0).
- The Lakers rank third in steals per game (8.5) while the Kings rank 18th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Los Angeles ranks 11th in rebounds per game (45.8) while Sacramento ranks 26th (42.6).
- Los Angeles ranks third in second chance points per game (14.7) while Sacramento ranks 14th (13.1).
- The Lakers rank first in blocks per game (7.2) while the Kings rank 22nd (4.4).
- The Lakers rank fifth in assists allowed per game (23.0) while the Kings rank 17th (24.4).
- Sacramento averages 34.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (33.0).
- Los Angeles ranks second in points in the paint per game (53.4) while Sacramento ranks 23rd (45.5).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Los Angeles is 15-0 and Sacramento is 8-2.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Lakers are 32-10 and the Kings are 16-23.
- Los Angeles is 13-12 ATS on the road, while Sacramento is 7-15 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 13 of the Lakers’ 25 road games, while 11 of the Kings’ 22 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Kings are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Sacramento has 4 overs and 1 under, while Los Angeles has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 112.2 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
- The Lakers have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Los Angeles has defeated opponents by an average of 6.9 points.
