Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/25

At 9:30 ET, the Sacramento Kings (+188) will travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (-224) in a Western Pacific division matchup. The Clippers (-6) are currently riding a two-game win streak and are favored at home against the Kings (33-29), who are 9th in the Western Conference.

This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and can be seen on NBCS.

SACRAMENTO KINGS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sacramento Kings +6

This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 9:30 ET on Sunday, March 9th.

WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Kings.
  • Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 12 threes.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

The Kings improved to 33-29 on the season with a 127-109 win over the Spurs on Friday. Sacramento, playing at home, covered the -6.5 spread, and the game’s total of 236 points narrowly exceeded the 233.5-point line.

After trailing 26-20 in the 1st quarter, the Kings took control by outscoring the Spurs 36-16 in the 2nd quarter. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, winning the quarter 39-34, and entered the 4th with a 95-76 lead. The Spurs edged the Kings 33-32 in the final quarter, but Sacramento’s big lead was enough to secure the win.

Zach LaVine’s 36-point performance, including 7 threes at 63.6% shooting, led the Kings to a win over the Spurs, with Sacramento hitting 17 threes at 44.7% and shooting 51% overall. DeMar DeRozan added 22 points, while Keegan Murray contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds, knocking down 3 threes.

LaVine scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter and added 10 more in the 4th. DeRozan put up 11 points in the 3rd, while Murray added 6 points in the final quarter. Jonas Valančiūnas scored 8 of his 15 points in the 2nd period.

The Kings put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Spurs to just 16 points, which helped them secure the win despite giving up 34 points in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th. Overall, Sacramento allowed 109 points on 46% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Kings limited the Spurs to 16 made threes on 38% shooting. Sacramento also sent San Antonio to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 13. The Kings finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Will the Clippers Come Through as Home Favorites?

The Clippers improved to 34-29 on the season with a 105-95 win over the Knicks on Friday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 10-point victory. The total score of 200 points fell short of the 218-point over/under line.

After the Knicks went on a 10-0 run early, the Clippers responded by closing the gap to 31-25 by the end of the 1st quarter. The teams played evenly in the 2nd quarter, and the Knicks edged ahead in the 3rd. However, the Clippers took control in the 4th, outscoring the Knicks 26-17 to seal the win.

James Harden’s 27 points and 7 assists led the Clippers to a win over the Knicks, with 10 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. Kawhi Leonard added 20 points, scoring 8 in the 3rd, while Nicolas Batum contributed 17 points, 8 of which came in the opening period.

Batum and Harden each hit 5 threes, with Batum shooting 71.4% from deep. The Clippers made 15 threes as a team, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc, despite a 42% overall field goal percentage.

The Clippers’ defense was strong on Friday, holding the Knicks to just 95 points. They gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing 24 points, and were especially tough in the 4th, where they allowed only 17 points.

Overall, the Clippers held the Knicks to 38% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc. The Knicks went 16/18 from the free-throw line. The Clippers grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 14 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 8 blocks.