Lakers vs Kings Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 6, 2024, 7:04PM | Published: Mar 5, 2024, 10:33PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Kings team that includes De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lakers vs Kings game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Kings
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's LA Lakers-Sacramento NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 59% chance of beating the Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Kings: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.79, Kings $2.22
- Line: Lakers -2.5 ($1.94), Kings +2.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $1.79 and the Kings at $2.22.
The Lakers are 2.5-point favourites against the Kings, with odds of $1.94 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Kings (+2.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 239.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and the Kings have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 239.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Kings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.79 with Betfair (59% probability)
- Line: Lakers -2.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (54% probability)
These Lakers vs Kings predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Kings at Crypto.com Arena this Thursday has the Lakers winning 119-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of LA Lakers vs Sacramento on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Lakers vs Kings: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Lakers vs Kings without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, while De'Aaron Fox is projected to finish with 30 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Kings.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 30 | 11 | 5 |
| LeBron James | 27 | 7 | 9 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 21 | 3 | 8 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 3 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 16 | 4 | 2 |
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 12 | 11 |
| Malik Monk | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Keegan Murray | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Kevin Huerter | 12 | 4 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Sacramento game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Kings: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Kings at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Thursday 7 March 2024
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our LA Lakers vs Sacramento predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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