Lakers vs Kings

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings on January 7. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

The trends all point to the Over on this one, but I’m skeptical that Los Angeles will have enough left in the tank to push this score north of 240. They seem to get into shootouts with inferior teams a lot, which has contributed to the Over cashing in the last four games they’ve played against teams with a losing record. But it’s a bit much to expect that level of play from a 38-year-old (even the best 38-year-old ever) on zero rest. The Lakers might face-guard Huerter to try and at least avoid conceding an avalanche of threes, but that will open up his drives and Los Angeles has zero rim protection. Oddsmakers are banking on the overall offensive firepower of these two teams as well as their mutual aversion to defensive playmaking. That’s helped the Lakers win and cover in four straight games. That’s mostly because the Lakers are a wildly unbalanced team. Huerter is the kind of player that every team could use, he’s a big wing at 6-foot-7, he takes and makes 3s at a high clip, and he can do just enough with the ball in his hands that chasing him off the arc has consequences for an opposing defense. As a movement shooter with wing size who can also work off the dribble, they simply don’t have an obvious way to match up with him. Tonight will be a new level of challenge however, as they square off against the Sacramento Kings, rested, at home, and looking to redeem themselves for a narrow loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Kings for Saturday, January 7 key in on Kevin Huerter and how he should be able to exploit a fatigued and unbalanced Los Angeles squad. He’s hit a real stride lately too, averaging 18 points per game on 53.3% from the field and 47.2% from deep over his last five.

Action Network contributor Andrew O'Connor-Watts previews how to bet Saturday's matchup between the Lakers and Kings.

It wouldn’t hurt to take a small stab at the [moneyline](https://www.actionnetwork.com/education/moneyline) as well. As Sabonis is the most likely candidate to benefit from Davis’ absence once again, I’ll play his alt-over of 16+ (+155) for a half unit. The Lakers will be playing on a back-to-back, so there’s a chance James sits, but L.A. Here’s a look at the odds, as well as our pick and prediction for the Lakers vs. to Sacramento isn’t far and James was able to rest for the final 6:17. The Kings have been a pleasant surprise this season after years of disappointment. With Davis still sidelined, it will be up to James and the gang to avoid a 0-3 hole for the season series, which could have potential seeding implications if both teams are lucky enough to be in the Play-In Tournament, or better yet, the playoff mix in April. The Lakers likely won’t win the 3-point battle, so their best chance is through attacking the rim, fighting for extra possessions and drawing free throws. 18 and the best the Lakers can hope for is a season split — but first they have to pull out a win tonight. Can the Lakers keep their streak alive or will the Kings top the King for a third time this season? The Lakers had an easier time with the Hawks, taking a substantial lead in the first quarter and never looking back. The Kings lost a hard-fought battle that came down to a Dejounte Murray steal on De’Aaron Fox to seal the game for Atlanta.

The 18-21 Los Angeles Lakers look to continue to add wins to their win streak as they take on the 20-17 Sacramento Kings. Kade Kimble makes his prop picks ...

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