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Lakers vs. Kings prediction: Lakers to win, Luka Doncic projected for 32 points in Sunday's NBA game [10/26/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings predictions for NBA Sunday.
NBA action continues on Sunday at 9:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Lakers lock horns with the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of the Lakers vs. Kings game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Kings lineup will feature players like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, while the Lakers will be led by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton.
LeBron James will not be on the court, with the superstar out for this one.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Lakers vs. Kings prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Lakers and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Lakers a 63% chance of defeating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 115-111.
According to our model, the Lakers (-3) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lakers vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lakers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3 (-108) | +3 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -144 | +125 |
| Total | o226.5 (-110) | u226.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lakers vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lakers -3 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Lakers | -144 |
| Total | Under 226.5 | -105 |
According to our NBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Lakers moneyline.
Lakers vs. Kings player props
NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on Sunday's Lakers vs. Kings matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Golden 1 Center.
Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Lakers with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Zach LaVine is projected to have 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Kings.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.
Lakers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 32 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Austin Reaves | 22 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Deandre Ayton | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Rui Hachimura | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Marcus Smart | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Kings prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Kings:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 22 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 19 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Malik Monk | 14 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Dennis Schroder | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Lakers vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Kings and Lakers at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
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Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lakers vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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