Lakers vs. Kings Picks & Best Bets 19th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Sacramento Kings will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action on Thursday at Golden 1 Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The Kings will be led by De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan, while the Lakers will rely on Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to determine the best Lakers vs. Kings bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Kings will likely defeat the Lakers with a projected final score of 117-112.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Lakers vs. Kings Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Lakers vs. Kings picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Lakers vs. Kings Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Lakers +4.5 / Kings -4.5
- Moneyline: Lakers +164 / Kings -180
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 230.5 Points (-110/-110)
Kings -4.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Kings have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Lakers have a probability of 49%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Under 230.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability of the 230.5-point total staying under.
Lakers vs. Kings Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Lakers at +164 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Sacramento Kings are available at -180 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 68% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Kings also present the best betting value, with the odds of -180 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 3.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Lakers vs. Kings
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Lakers vs. Kings game.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 28 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Max Christie | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Rui Hachimura Over 12.5 Points Scored (-108)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura Over 12.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -108 |
- Our top prop bet for the Lakers is on Rui Hachimura to score over 12.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 17 points, giving us an edge of 7.2% on the -108 odds offered by FanDuel.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 27 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 24 | 15 | 10 | 1 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 21 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Malik Monk | 19 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Keegan Murray | 13 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
Domantas Sabonis Over 5.5 Assists (-135)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis Over 5.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -135 |
- Our best prop bet for the Kings is on Domantas Sabonis to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 10 assists, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the -135 odds offered by DraftKings.
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.
Lakers vs. Kings Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Lakers vs. Kings trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Rui Hachimura Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Rui Hachimura has recorded at least one block in 8 of his last 13 appearances (62% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +125 (44% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Rui Hachimura Over 1.5 Total Assists
Rui Hachimura has had more than 1.5 assists in 8 of his last 12 appearances (67%). You can place a wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +110 (48%), also available at Bet365.
De'Aaron Fox Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
De'Aaron Fox has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can bet on him to record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of -102 (50%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Domantas Sabonis of the Kings to record over 5.5 assists, with a projection of 10 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Kings -4.5 to cover.
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