Kings Vs Lakers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 7, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers (18-21) will look to continue a four-game winning run when hitting the road against the Sacramento Kings (20-17) on January 7, 2023 at Golden 1 Center.

The betting insights in this article reflect odds as of January 7, 2023 at 10:01 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Kings Vs Lakers Betting Odds

Injury Report as of January 7

Kings: Malik Monk: Questionable (Leg)

Lakers: Austin Reaves: Out (Hamstring), Troy Brown: Questionable (Quadricep), Damian Jones: Questionable (Toe), Russell Westbrook: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Questionable (Ankle), Lonnie Walker: Out (Tailbone), Anthony Davis: Out (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Lakers (+8)
Total Pick Under (243)

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.

Kings Vs Lakers Stat Rankings

Kings Avg. (Rank) Lakers Avg. (Rank)
117.9 (2nd) Points Scored 116.4 (7th)
116.8 (24th) Points Allowed 117.3 (26th)
42.0 (24th) Rebounds 45.2 (7th)
8.7 (26th) Off. Rebounds 9.3 (23rd)
13.1 (6th) 3pt Made 10.5 (28th)
26.7 (6th) Assists 25.1 (14th)
14.2 (17th) Turnovers 14.4 (19th)

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Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 34 23.9 4.6 5.9 0.9 0.4 1.7
Domantas Sabonis 36 18.7 12.4 6.7 0.8 0.5 0.5
Kevin Huerter 36 15.9 3.3 2.9 1.1 0.3 2.9
Malik Monk 37 14.1 2.3 3.9 0.6 0.1 1.8
Harrison Barnes 37 14.0 5.3 1.8 0.9 0.1 1.3

Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 30 28.9 8.2 6.7 1.0 0.6 2.0
Russell Westbrook 36 14.6 6.4 7.7 1.0 0.5 1.1
Thomas Bryant 25 12.2 6.9 1.0 0.4 0.5 0.6
Dennis Schroder 25 12.0 2.2 3.7 0.6 0.0 1.3
Patrick Beverley 32 6.0 3.7 2.7 0.8 0.6 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Kings’ record against the spread is 20-17-0.
  • Sacramento has won once ATS (1-2) as a 8-point favorite or more this season.
  • The Kings have seen 16 of their 37 games hit the over.
  • A total of 11 times so far this season, Sacramento and its opponent have combined for more than 243 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 243 points, 8.3 more than the average point total for Kings games this season.
  • The Lakers are 17-21-1 against the spread this year.
  • Los Angeles has two wins ATS (2-6) as a 8-point underdog or greater this year.
  • Out of 39 Lakers games so far this season, 23 have hit the over.
  • Los Angeles’ games have finished with over 243 points scored 11 times this year.
  • Lakers games average 233.7 total points, 9.3 less than the total for this matchup.
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