Kings vs Lakers predictions, picks and odds for tonight’s NBA game

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The Sacramento Kings have been better but not good enough lately as they visit the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sacramento is just 2-8 in their last 10, but has won two of three and covered three of four. The Lakers, meanwhile, have covered just one of their last five, going 2-3 in that span.

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Both of these ties end today. My Kings-Lakers Predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 1, look for the Lakers to cover the double-digit spread at home.

Kings-Lakers prediction

The best bet between Kings and Lakers: Lakers -12.5 (-110)

The Los Angeles Lakers are not used to being the favorites this season.

This is right their fifth line in double digits as favorites after going 3-1 against the spread in the previous four. The Sacramento Kings, meanwhile, have covered just two of their last six games as double-digit underdogs.

The Kings’ recent winning streak was built on a weakness in the program.

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The two wins came against sub-.400 teams in Memphis and Dallas. Sacramento’s last win against a team with a winning record came on Jan. 14, 20 games ago.

The Lakers, meanwhile, will face the first losing team in their last five.

Parlay of the same Kings vs Lakers game

The Lakers and Kings both play in the bottom half of the league in time. Los Angeles has trailed in three of its last four games. Sacramento has gone above and beyond lately, but has been playing fast in Dallas and Memphis. San Antonio, another recent Over, also plays at a faster pace.

Luka Doncic has scored 38 and 41 points in his five games since returning from injury. He has made 10 of his last 20 threes and is facing the No. 1 perimeter defense. 22 in the NBA.

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Kings-Lakers SGP

• Luka Doncic Over 32.5 points

Our SGP “from the center”: Deep Trouble

LeBron James has exceeded 20 in three of the last four and will be ready to put on a show in prime time.

Doncic is 24 of 51 from three in the five games since returning. He hit four 3-pointers in four of five.

Kennard made seven 3-point attempts in his final game, his most since joining the Lakers. He’s also topped 20 minutes of playing time in the last two, as the team incorporates him more into the offense.

Kings-Lakers SGP

• LeBron James Over 20.5 points

• Luka Doncic Over 3.5 scored three

• Luke Kennard Over 1.5 made three

Kings-Lakers Betting

• Diffusion: D +12.5 (-110) | Lakers -12.5 (-110)

• Moneyline: King +525 | Lakers -750

• Above/Below: Over 233 (-110) | Less than 233 (-110)

Kings vs Lakers betting trend to know

The Sacramento Kings have reached Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games. Check out more NBA betting trends for Kings vs. Lakers.

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