The Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30 PM ET at the Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are off to a strong start this season, holding a 1-0 record and currently ranked fourth in the Western Conference after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103. The Kings are 0-1 and sit tenth in the Western Conference following a narrow 117-115 loss to the Timberwolves. Historically, the Lakers and Kings have faced each other 449 times in the regular season, with the Lakers winning 281 games and the Kings securing 168 victories.
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Preview
The Kings had a strong offensive performance in the 2023-24 season, scoring 116.6 points per game, which ranked them ninth in the NBA. They allowed 114.8 points per game, putting them 17th defensively. Sacramento excelled on the boards, averaging 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking 12th, while allowing 42.5 to opponents, placing them ninth. The Kings were particularly effective from beyond the arc, making 14.4 three-pointers per game, which ranked fourth in the league, though their shooting percentage of 36.6% was 16th overall.
In the 2023-24 season, the Lakers averaged 118.0 points per game, making them the sixth-highest-scoring team in the NBA. However, they struggled defensively, allowing 117.4 points per game, which placed them 23rd in the league. On the boards, they ranked 18th, grabbing an average of 43.1 rebounds per game while allowing 44.0 rebounds to their opponents. The Lakers made 11.8 three-pointers per game, ranking 24th, but had a solid shooting percentage of 37.7%, placing them eighth in that category.
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Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Odds And Best Bets
The current betting odds indicate a clear favorite, with the Los Angeles Lakers sitting at 1.35, offered by Betobet, while the Sacramento Kings are at 3.00. Last season, the Lakers averaged 118.0 points per game, ranking sixth in the league offensively, but struggled defensively, allowing 117.4 points and finishing 23rd. This season, they have improved, boasting a positive average score margin of +7.0.
The Kings scored 116.6 points per game last season, placing ninth in the NBA, but their defense ranked 17th by allowing 114.8 points per game. They have a negative average score margin of -2.0 this season. Given these statistics, the odds suggest that betting on the Lakers could be a worthwhile investment, potentially offering a return of £13.5 for every £10 wagered.
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Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Head-To-Head Stats
The Kings have won seven out of the last ten games against the Lakers. In the 2021-2022 season, on January 4, 2022, the Kings faced the Lakers at Staples Center, but they lost 114-122. Just a week later, on January 12, 2022, the Kings hosted the Lakers and secured a victory with a score of 125-116.
Moving into the 2022-23 season, the teams met again on November 11, 2022, where the Kings were victorious over the Lakers with a 120-114 win. Later, on December 21, 2022, the Kings continued their success, defeating the Lakers 134-120. However, the Kings faced a setback on January 7, 2023, when they lost to the Lakers 134-136. They quickly rebounded, winning 116-111 against the Lakers on January 18, 2023.
In the 2023-24 season, the Kings maintained their strong performance against the Lakers. On October 29, 2023, they won in a close game, finishing 132-127 in overtime. A few weeks later, on November 15, 2023, the Kings secured another victory, beating the Lakers 125-110. The Kings continued their winning streak with a 130-120 win on March 6, 2024. In their latest encounter, on March 13, 2024, the Kings won again, finishing the game at 120-107.
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