Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Clippers and Kings. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. Get ready to place your bets!
The Clippers are the favored team in this Pacific divisional contest against the Kings. The game’s over/under currently sits at 230.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Sacramento Kings – Los Angeles Clippers odds
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Clippers and Kings did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Kings have the leg up at 3-0. The Kings also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 274 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- Across their three previous home games, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Sacramento has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
- Although the Clippers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
So far this season, the Clippers has a record of 7-9, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Kings. On the road this season, the Clippers have posted a 2-6 record, whereas they have a 5-3 record at home.
So far, Los Angeles is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 6-10. Los Angeles has gone 5-7 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 1-3 when playing as underdogs.
The over/under record for this season for the Clippers is 5-11-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 234.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 227.1.
Compared to their season average of 111.8 points per game, the Clippers struggled in their previous game. Against the Nuggets, the Clippers scored 104 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.2%. On offense, Clippers has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 46%. So far, they are 9th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 77%.
Currently, the Clippers’ defense holds the 6th rank in the NBA, allowing 108.4 points per game.
The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.
Today, the Kings are entering the action with an overall record of 10-6 and have achieved a 3-0 record over their last three games. Throughout their 16 games, the Kings have posted a 9-6 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 1-0 in non-conference matchups.
Sacramento has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 9-7 against the spread. On the road, the Kings have an ATS record of 6-4 compared to a 3-3 record vs. the spread at home.
The Kings have achieved an over/under record of 8-8-0 so far this season. Their games have an ongoing average of 244.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 232.3.
In their recent matchup, the Kings offense ended with 124 points against the Warriors. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.1% and made 15 threes. De’Aaron Fox is leading the team in scoring at 29.8 points per contest. Domantas Sabonis has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 19.2 going into the game.
So far, the Kings’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 115.8 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Kings defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.3% while allowing 37.1% from downtown.
Despite being 1.5 point underdogs, we predict the Kings to come out on top with a final score of 108-106.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- We like the Kings on the moneyline (+105)
- The Kings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Alex Len – Ankle – Out
- Keegan Murray – Back – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Mason Plumlee – Knee – Out
- Brandon Boston Jr. – Quadriceps – Out
