Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24
At 10:00 ET, the Kings (-186) will host the Lakers (+156) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. Sacramento (13-14) is favored by 4.5 points over Los Angeles (14-12).
The over/under line for this game is 229.5. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento Kings -4.5
This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-123 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 13 threes.
Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?
On Sunday, December 15th, the Lakers improved to 14-12 with a 116-110 win over the Grizzlies at home. Los Angeles entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game fell short of the O/U line of 235, with the teams combining for 226 points.
The Lakers took control early, going on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 36-29 to 46-29. They led 86-77 going into the 4th quarter and held off a late push from the Grizzlies, who outscored them 33-30 in the final period.
Anthony Davis powered the Lakers to a win over the Grizzlies, pouring in 40 points and grabbing 16 rebounds while shooting 68.2% from the field. He was especially strong in the 1st and 4th quarters, scoring 12 points in each.
As a team, the Lakers shot 47.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% of their threes and making only 10. Austin Reaves added 19 points, while LeBron James contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% rate.
The Lakers put together a strong defensive performance against the Grizzlies, allowing just 110 points on 39% shooting. They held Memphis to 20 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but the Grizzlies scored 31 in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Grizzlies to 9 made threes on 32% shooting. They also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Kings?
The Kings fell to 13-14 on the season after a 130-129 home loss to the Nuggets on Monday. Sacramento, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 259 points exceeded the O/U line of 237.5 by 21.5 points.
Denver’s 13-0 run early in the game shifted the momentum, but the Kings fought back, outscoring the Nuggets 47-34 in the 2nd quarter and 35-21 in the 3rd. However, Sacramento couldn’t hold onto their 103-96 lead going into the 4th, as the Nuggets outscored them 34-26 in the final frame.
De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 29 points and 7 assists in their 130-129 loss to the Nuggets, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Domantas Sabonis added 28 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.
Malik Monk contributed 25 points and 10 assists, with 15 points coming in the 3rd quarter. The Kings shot 48% from the field, hitting 12 threes at 34.3% efficiency.
The Kings struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 41 and 34 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. However, they couldn’t maintain that momentum in the 4th, where they again allowed 34 points, leading to a 130-129 loss to the Nuggets.
Sacramento held Denver to 10 made threes on 35% shooting from beyond the arc. The Nuggets also went 18/24 from the free-throw line. The Kings finished with 31 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also tallied 10 steals and 9 blocks.