The Sacramento Kings (7-23) and the Los Angeles Lakers (19-10) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. EST from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The game will be broadcast live on SportsNet LA.
The Lakers are favored by 13 on the spread (Lakers -13), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. The Lakers are -650 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Kings are +475 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Kings vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 28.
My Kings vs Lakers Prediction
- Kings vs Lakers pick: Under 231.5 (-110)
My Kings vs Lakers best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Kings vs Lakers Odds
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | +475 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | -650 |
Kings vs Lakers NBA Preview
Our Bet Labs 'Reverse Line Movement Unders 'system recommends the under 231.5 as the pick for today's matchup between Sacramento and Los Angeles. Kings' games have trended under in many recent outings amid their offensive struggles and heavy injuries, while the Lakers are coming off a low-scoring 119-96 loss to Houston on Christmas Day.
Also, as Pacific Division rivals, recent head-to-heads have often featured tighter defense and lower totals due to familiarity. Guard Austin Reaves (calf strain) and Gabe Vincent (back) are ruled out for the Lakers, with Jaxson Hayes (ankle) doubtful.
The Kings are without center Domantas Sabonis (knee), forward Keegan Murray (calf), guard Zach LaVine (ankle), and others, severely limiting their scoring punch.
Kings vs Lakers Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system identifies value on under bets in division games when the total drops despite the public leaning over (40% or less of bets). The reverse movement of the line suggests sharp action is backing the Under.
Division familiarity often leads to tighter, lower-scoring games, enhancing the edge. With both teams heavily injured—Sacramento missing multiple starters and struggling offensively (27th in PPG), and the Lakers short-handed in the backcourt—the pace is likely to slow significantly in this Pacific Division clash.
The Kings are on the second night of a back-to-back after a gritty win over Dallas, adding fatigue, while the Lakers' recent blowout loss featured defensive lapses but limited opponent efficiency in transition. When sharp money pushes the total down against public over lean, combined with divisional grind and depleted rotations forcing half-court play, the under becomes a strong contrarian spot as scoring stays suppressed below expectations.
Pick: Under 231.5
Lakers vs Kings Betting Trends
