Kings vs. Lakers Preview: Can Sacramento Cover the Spread Against Struggling Los Angeles?
The Sacramento Kings will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers lead the season series 1-0 after winning the first meeting in Sacramento. The Lakers are coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets, while the Kings secured a win in their last game.
The Lakers have struggled offensively in their recent games, averaging just 97.3 points per game in the past three outings. On the other hand, the Kings have won two of their last three games and have covered the spread in five consecutive games. The Over has hit in three of the Kings' last five games.
In the upcoming game, the Lakers are heavy favorites with odds of -650, while the Kings are double-digit underdogs with odds of +12.5. The Kings have been performing well as underdogs, covering the spread in their last three games as double-digit underdogs.
The total points for the game is set at 234.5, and the Over is the lean for this matchup. The Over has hit in two of the last three games between these two teams, with both teams scoring and allowing high point totals in recent games.
In conclusion, the Kings have been performing well as underdogs and could cover the spread against the struggling Lakers. The Over is also a good bet given the high-scoring nature of both teams in recent games.