Clippers vs. Kings: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 12, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 12, 2023

The Los Angeles Clippers (12-10) host the Sacramento Kings (13-8), with the matchup tipping off at 10:30 PM ET from Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The Clippers are 3.5-point favorites in the game. The point total is 236 points for this contest.

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Clippers vs. Kings Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -3.5 236

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Injury Report as of December 12

Clippers: Mason Plumlee: Out (Knee), Moussa Diabate: Out (Hip), Marcus Morris: Out (Not With Team)

Kings: Alex Len: Out (Ankle), Malik Monk: Questionable (Illness), Colby Jones: Questionable (Back)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Clippers (-3.5)
Total Pick Under (236)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Kings Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Kings Avg. (Rank)
113.9 (15th) Points Scored 117.1 (8th)
109.8 (6th) Points Allowed 116.8 (22nd)
44.1 (16th) Rebounds 44.0 (17th)
10.9 (15th) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (14th)
12.0 (18th) 3pt Made 15.2 (3rd)
25.0 (24th) Assists 27.8 (5th)
12.5 (7th) Turnovers 13.0 (12th)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paul George 22 23.2 5.9 4.2 1.7 0.3 3.2
Kawhi Leonard 22 23 5.9 3.6 1.6 0.7 2.3
James Harden 17 16 4.5 6.8 1.5 0.6 2.4
Norman Powell 22 12.3 2 1 0.7 0.5 1.8
Ivica Zubac 22 12.3 9 1 0.2 1.5 0

Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 15 30.5 4.5 6.7 1.5 0.3 3.3
Domantas Sabonis 20 18.3 12.3 7 0.9 0.8 0.6
Malik Monk 20 14.7 2.8 4.9 0.7 0.5 2.6
Keegan Murray 16 13.6 5.8 1.9 1.2 0.5 2.1
Harrison Barnes 20 12.2 3.4 1.5 0.8 0.2 1.9

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers are 9-13-0 against the spread this season.
  • Los Angeles has an ATS record of 5-9 as 3.5-point favorites or greater.
  • Out of 22 Clippers games so far this season, seven have gone over the total.
  • Los Angeles and its opponent have broken the 236-point mark five times this season.
  • The over/under in this game is 236 points, 12.3 higher than the average total in Clippers games this season.
  • The Kings are 12-9-0 against the spread this season.
  • Sacramento is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 3.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • There have been 12 Kings games (out of 21) that hit the over this season.
  • So far this season, 12 Sacramento’s games have featured more than 236 points scored.
  • Kings games average 233.9 total points, 2.1 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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