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The Los Angeles Lakers (15-12) will look to Anthony Davis (seventh in the league scoring 27.5 points per game) when they try to beat De'Aaron Fox (eighth in the NBA with 26.2 PPG) and the Sacramento Kings (13-15) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Golden 1 Center. The Lakers are 5.5-point road underdogs in the matchup, which tips off at 6:00 PM ET on NBCS-CA and SportsNet LA.
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Kings vs. Lakers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Kings 116, Lakers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-222)
- Total Pick: Under 228.5 (computer predicts 227.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (+5.5)
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Recent Kings vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Kings | -4.5 | 230.5 | -192 | +159 | 113-100 LAL |
| 10/26/2024 | Lakers | -1 | 231.5 | -110 | -112 | 131-127 LAL |
| 3/13/2024 | Lakers | -2 | 238 | -135 | +114 | 120-107 SAC |
| 3/6/2024 | Lakers | -3 | 240 | -148 | +125 | 130-120 SAC |
| 11/15/2023 | Lakers | -1 | 237 | -116 | -105 | 125-110 SAC |
| 10/29/2023 | Kings | -2.5 | 235 | -139 | +117 | 132-127 SAC |
Kings 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Sacramento has compiled an 11-17-0 record against the spread.
- The Kings have a 7-7 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
- In Sacramento's 27 games with a set total, 14 have hit the over (51.9%).
- This season, the Kings have won 11 out of the 22 games, or 50%, in which they've been favored.
- Sacramento has a record of 9-5, a 64.3% win rate, when it's favored by -222 or more by bookmakers this season.
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Los Angeles has put together a 12-15-0 record against the spread.
- The Lakers have not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 5.5 points or more this year (0-2).
- A total of 11 of Los Angeles' 27 games with a set total have hit the over (40.7%).
- The Lakers have won four of the 13 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (30.8%).
- Los Angeles has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +184 or longer in two chances.
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Kings vs. Lakers Injury Report
Kings
Kings:
Keegan Murray: Questionable (Ankle),
Trey Lyles: Questionable (Calf),
Devin Carter: Out (Shoulder)
Lakers
Lakers:
Christian Wood: Out (Knee),
Rui Hachimura: Questionable (Leg),
Anthony Davis: Questionable (Elbow),
Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Hamstring),
LeBron James: Questionable (Foot),
Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Knee),
Jaxson Hayes: Out (Ankle)
Kings vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NBCS-CA and SportsNet LA
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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