Kings vs. Lakers Picks & Best Bets 28th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Los Angeles Lakers will meet the Sacramento Kings in NBA action on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are set to lead the way for the Lakers, while the Kings will rely on De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to highlight the best Kings vs. Lakers bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Kings will likely beat the Lakers with a projected final score of 111-109.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Kings vs. Lakers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Kings vs. Lakers picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Kings vs. Lakers Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 28th, 2024
- Game Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena
- Spread: Kings -2.5 / Lakers +2.5
- Moneyline: Kings -135 / Lakers +124
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221.5 Points (-108/-108)
Lakers +2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Lakers have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Kings have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Lakers +2.5, providing a favorable 1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 221.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher chance that the total will stay under 221.5 points.
Kings vs. Lakers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Sacramento Kings at -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Los Angeles Lakers are available at +124 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 58% chance of prevailing.
Additionally, the Kings present the best betting value, with the odds of -135 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 0.9%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Kings vs. Lakers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Kings vs. Lakers matchup.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
De'Aaron Fox | 27 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
DeMar DeRozan | 21 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 14 | 9 | 1 |
Malik Monk | 17 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Keegan Murray | 15 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Domantas Sabonis Over 5.5 Assists (-105)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Domantas Sabonis Over 5.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Kings is on Domantas Sabonis to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 assists, giving us an edge of 14.9% on the -105 odds offered by BetMGM.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Davis | 30 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
Austin Reaves | 21 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Rui Hachimura | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Max Christie | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
D'Angelo Russell | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Rui Hachimura Over 11.5 Points Scored (-112)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Rui Hachimura Over 11.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -112 |
- Our best prop bet for the Lakers is on Rui Hachimura to score over 11.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 16 points, giving us an edge of 7.0% on the -112 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Kings vs. Lakers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Kings vs. Lakers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
De'Aaron Fox Over 0.5 Total Blocks
De'Aaron Fox has recorded at least one block in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64% of the time). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +200 (33% implied probability), available at Bet365.
De'Aaron Fox Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
De'Aaron Fox has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 13 appearances (77%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of -114 (53%), available at FanDuel.
Anthony Davis Over 0.5 Total Steals
Anthony Davis has recorded at least one steal in 12 of his last 15 games (80%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -215 (68%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Domantas Sabonis of the Kings to record over 5.5 assists, with a projection of 9 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Lakers +2.5 to cover.
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