Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-163) will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings (+136) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line for the game is 220.5.
Los Angeles comes into this game with a record of 47-27, good for 4th in the Western Conference. They have won three straight games and are 1st in the Pacific Division. The Kings are 8th in the West with a record of 43-31, and they are 3rd in the Pacific Division.
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Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Clippers are averaging 119 points per game, compared to the Kings at 113. These figures have led to Los Angeles posting a record of 2-1.
- Across their three previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-0 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Sacramento has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 111 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Kings have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
In Clippers games this season, the average combined scoring total is 229 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 220.5. On average, the O/U line in their games is 228.3 points.
LA’s O/U record for the season is 35-38-1, and 59 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s. In their last game against the Hornets, the teams combined for 248 points, surpassing the O/U line of 215.5.
The Clippers have won three straight games and are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 47-27. Against the spread, they are 35-39 for the season and 19-20 on the road.
This season, the Clippers have been favored in 60 of their 74 games and have a record of 44-16 as the favorite. As the favorite, their ATS record is 31-29.
LA’s last game was a 130-118 win over the Hornets. They were favored by 14 points in that game, but their ATS record on the road is now 5 straight games.
The Clippers are one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 6th in field goal percentage and 3rd in three-point shooting percentage. They have made an average of 12.8 three-pointers per game this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 11th in the league at 116.3 points per game. However, they have actually scored more points on the road (116.7) than at home (115.8).
Although they are 27th in pace, the Clippers are 5th in true shooting percentage. In terms of assists, they are 22nd in the league.
On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 107.3 points per contest (17th). In their previous matchup vs. the Hornets, the Clippers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 57% leading to 118 points.
Sacramento’s overall O/U record this season is 35-38-1. Today’s O/U line of 220.5 is lower than the average O/U line in their games (234.7). In their last game against the Jazz, the teams combined for 233 points, which was well above the over/under line of 220.5.
In Western Conference games, the Kings have gone 28-19 compared to 15-12 against non-conference opponents. This record has them in 8th place in the West, just ahead of the 9th place Grizzlies.
On the season, the Kings are 37-37 against the spread, including a 22-15 ATS record on the road and 15-22 ATS at home. As underdogs, they are 14-9 ATS on the road and 11-12 ATS overall.
Sacramento’s last game was a 127-106 win over the Jazz. They covered the spread as 12.5-point favorites, moving their ATS record to 23-28 as the favorite. The game went over the O/U line of 220.5.
In their games this season, the Kings have had an average scoring differential of +1.4 points per game at home and +1.1 points per game on the road. Their games have averaged 233.3 points per game.
At home, the Kings are averaging 118.9 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. Overall, they are 9th in the league in scoring at 117.3 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.8% of their games.
In terms of pace, the Kings are 12th in the NBA at 99.4 possessions per game. They are also 12th in field goal percentage (48%). When it comes to two-point shooting, Sacramento is 7th in the league at 56%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are 5th in the NBA in made threes per game (14.2). However, they are just 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of free throws, Sacramento is 26th in the league in both makes and attempts.
At this time, the Kings’ defense is positioned 18th in the NBA, permitting 116.0 points per game. Most recently, the Kings’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 106 points to the Jazz.
The Clippers enter this game as 3.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 113-111.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Kings (+3.5)
- Projecting a combined 224 points, we like the over
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Malik Monk – Knee – Out
- Kevin Huerter – Shoulder – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
