Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings Best Bet – 12/19/2024

• Date: December 19, 2024
• Venue: Golden 1 Center

Betting Odds

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers, standing at 14-12, are set to face off against the Sacramento Kings, who are currently 13-14. This Thursday night matchup is not just any game; it’s an in-state divisional battle that comes with its own set of motivations for both squads. The Lakers will look to break their cold streak on the road, having dropped four consecutive away games. Meanwhile, the Kings, despite being favorites at home with a -4.5 spread, have struggled recently, losing nine of their last 15 contests.

Scheduled to tip off at 10:00 PM ET at the Golden 1 Center, the Kings enter the game as -185 favorites on the moneyline, giving them an implied win probability of 63%. The Lakers, on the other hand, are at +160, translating to a 37% chance of securing the win. Los Angeles may find solace in their recent victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, in which they upset the odds as 4.5-point underdogs, winning 116-110.

Sacramento recently experienced a narrow defeat against the Denver Nuggets, losing 130-129 in their last outing. Despite this, the Kings' home-court advantage could play a significant role, especially with the extra day's rest both teams have enjoyed—although the Lakers have had one additional day compared to the Kings.

For those interested in player prop bets, Anthony Davis’s performance in points and rebounds is drawing attention. The over on his combined points and rebounds is set at 39.5 (-120), indicating that bettors see potential value here. Additionally, sharp bettors are leaning towards the over, suggesting that the total points line might be set too low.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Lakers 112.6 vs Sacramento Kings 118.07

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