Lakers vs. Kings Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Sacramento Kings will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action on Saturday at Golden 1 Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET.
De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan are expected to lead the way for the Kings, while the Lakers have Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Lakers vs. Kings bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Kings will likely win with a projected final score of 116-112.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source 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, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Lakers vs. Kings Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Lakers +4.5 / Kings -4.5
- Moneyline: Lakers +150 / Kings -168
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 227.5 Points (-115/-105)
Kings -4.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Kings have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Lakers have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 227.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher likelihood of the 227.5-point total staying under, which presents greater value compared to betting on the over.
Lakers vs. Kings Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Lakers at +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Sacramento Kings are available at -168 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 65% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Kings present the best betting value, with the odds of -168 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 2.5%.
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 compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Lakers vs. Kings matchup.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 28 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 18 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Rui Hachimura | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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 7.1% on the -108 odds offered by FanDuel.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 26 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 23 | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Malik Monk | 19 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Keegan Murray | 14 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Domantas Sabonis Over 5.5 Assists (-120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis Over 5.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -120 |
- Our best 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 13.4% on the -120 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 matchup.
Domantas Sabonis Over 19.5 Points Scored
Domantas Sabonis has scored more than 19.5 points in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73% success rate). You can wager on him to score 20+ points again at odds of +102 (50% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Total Assists
Austin Reaves has had more than 4.5 assists in 11 of his last 15 appearances (73%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 assists again at odds of -120 (55%), available at DraftKings.
LeBron James Over 3.5 Total Turnovers
LeBron James has had more than 3.5 turnovers in 10 of his last 12 games (83%). You can bet on him to record over 3.5 turnovers again at odds of -130 (57%), available at Bet365.
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 are betting on the Kings -4.5 to cover.
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