Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings Betting predictions for 10/29/23

Los Angeles Lakers (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) vs. Sacramento Kings (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS)

When: Sunday, October 29th, 9:00 PM (ET)

Where: Golden 1 Center, CA, Sacramento

TV: NBCS

Point Spread: LAL +2/Sac -2

Total: 234

Money Line: Los Angeles Lakers +114/-142

Notable Injuries

Lakers

• Jarred Vanderbilt (Out) Heel
• Cam Reddish (Probable) Foot
• Jalen Hood-Schifino (Out) Patella

Kings

• Trey Lyles (Out) Calf

Recent Form

Most recently, the Lakers faced off against the Suns, defeating them in their previous game with a final score of 100-95, bringing their overall record to 1-1.

Sacramento’s most recent game came against the Warriors, where they lost with a score of 122-114, resulting in a 1-1 overall record.

The Historicals

The Kings have had the better record vs the spread over the last 5 games, going 4-1. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 6 points per game. In these contests, they averaged a combined 244 points per game, leading to an over-under mark of 4-1.

Analysis

Los Angeles’ leading scorer was Anthony Davis in the game against the Suns, as he scored 30 points, making 10 out of 17 field goal attempts and 1 out of 2 three-point attempts. LeBron James followed as the second highest scorer with 21 points, making 7 out of 14 field goal attempts and 1 out of 5 three-point attempts.

On defense vs. the Suns, the Lakers forced 16 turnovers, blocked 7 shots, and allowed 95 points on the defensive end of the floor. Their turnovers and rim protection were particularly notable in their defensive effort.

Leading the Kings against the Warriors, De’Aaron Fox scored 39 points and Domantas Sabonis scored 19 points. Fox made 14 out of 28 field goal attempts and 5 out of 9 three-point attempts, while Sabonis made 7 out of 15 field goal attempts and 0 out of 2 three-point attempts.

On defense vs. the Warriors, Sacramento’s defense recorded 14 turnovers and 3 blocked shots, while allowing 122 points. The Kings’ defensive performance was notable for their success in forcing turnovers and restricting their opponent’s scoring.

Betting Trends

• Across the Lakers last ten road games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 2-8 straight-up.
• Sacramento has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 124 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight-up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

With the point spread currently sitting at -2 in favor of the Kings, I like Sacramento as my pick of the day. Both teams will be looking to get out and run, but I see Sacramento taking care of business at home.