Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Preview
At 9:30 ET, the Clippers (-251) will host the Kings (+205) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. Los Angeles is favored by 6.5 points and comes into the game with a record of 37-18, which is good for 3rd in the West. Sacramento is currently 7th in the West with a record of 32-23 and has won two straight games.
This game can be seen on ESPN and will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The over/under line for this matchup is set at 239.5 points.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Sacramento and Los Angeles, the Clippers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 11 points.
- In their last five games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
- Across the Clippers last three home games, the team averaged 112 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Sacramento is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 32-23. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place. On the road, the Kings are 16-14 this season.
This season, the Kings have gone 28-27 against the spread and are 17-13 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 6-10 vs. the spread and 9-7 as the underdog on the road.
In their last game, the Kings beat the Spurs by a score of 127-122. The O/U line for that game was 243 points, and Sacramento was favored by 10.5 points, giving them a no-cover ATS result.
In 39 of their 55 games, the Kings have had O/U lines lower than today’s line of 239.5. This season, their games have averaged 236.6 points per game.
Overall, the Kings are 29-25-1 on the O/U this season. In non-conference games, their O/U record is 20-19, and they are 8-6-1 in games with higher O/U lines than today’s.
When it comes to scoring, the Kings are 8th in the league at 118.6 points per game. However, their scoring average drops to 115.7 on the road. For the season, they have outscored the NBA average in 65.5% of their games.
In terms of three-point shooting, the Kings are 4th in the league with an average of 14.7 made threes per game. Overall, they are 12th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. On the season, Sacramento is 11th in field goal percentage at 48%.
When it comes to pace, the Kings are 8th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, Sacramento is 6th in the NBA at 28.7 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Kings’ defense is giving up an average of 118.0 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Kings are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 16th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 4 per game.
In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line has been 230.5, which is lower than today’s line of 239.5. Out of their 55 games, only three have had higher O/U lines than today’s. The team’s O/U record for the season is 24-30-1.
On the season, the Clippers have gone 29-26 against the spread, including a 14-12 ATS record at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games and are 2-9 as the underdog.
Los Angeles’ most recent game was a 101-95 win over the Grizzlies. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and the Clippers were favored by 9 points. This improved their overall record to 37-18, which is currently 3rd in the Western Conference.
In games against Western Conference opponents, the Clippers are 23-14 compared to 14-4 against non-conference teams. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place.
At home, the Clippers are averaging 117.3 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 10th in the league at 117.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Los Angeles is 7th in the league at 49%.
So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.7% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the league at 97.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 2nd in the league at 39%. They are averaging 13.1 made threes per game, which is 13th in the NBA.
So far, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 9th in the league at 112.7 points per contest. The Clippers defense is coming off a game in which they held the Grizzlies offense to just 44% shooting. Overall, they gave up 95 points to Memphis.
Looking at our projections, the Clippers are expected to take down the Kings by a score of 131-122.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -6.5
- Projecting a combined 253 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Norman Powell – Ankle – Questionable
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Alex Len – Illness – Questionable
- Sasha Vezenkov – Ankle – Out
