Kings vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 20, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Dec 17, 2024, 6:31AM
The Sacramento Kings will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Friday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan, the Kings are looking to overcome a Lakers line-up that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kings vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Sacramento vs LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 68% chance of defeating the Lakers at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.50, Lakers $2.65
- Line: Kings -4.5 ($1.91), Lakers +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Kings at $1.50 and the Lakers at $2.65.
The Kings are 4.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 230-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Kings vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $1.50 with Bet365
- Line: Kings -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Kings vs Lakers best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Kings vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Lakers at Golden 1 Center this Friday is the Kings winning 117-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sacramento vs LA Lakers game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Kings vs Lakers: Player Props
Betting on Kings vs Lakers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
De'Aaron Fox is expected to step up for the Kings with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists for the Lakers.
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 27 | 5 | 7 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 24 | 15 | 10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Malik Monk | 19 | 4 | 7 |
| Keegan Murray | 13 | 6 | 1 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 28 | 12 | 3 |
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 8 |
| Rui Hachimura | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 4 | 5 |
| Max Christie | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sacramento vs LA Lakers game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kings vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Lakers at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Friday 20 December 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs LA Lakers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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