Kings vs. Lakers Prediction: Sacramento Predicted to Win Saturday's NBA Game [12/28/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings will meet in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 10:30PM ET.

The Lakers, who have star players such as Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, are set to take on the Kings, who feature De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Sacramento-LA Lakers game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Kings are more likely to win, while the Lakers have a lower chance of victory."

For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kings vs. Lakers predictions page.

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Kings vs. Lakers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's matchup between the Lakers and Kings at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Lakers and Kings gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Kings vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Sacramento vs. LA Lakers picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Kings vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Kings and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Kings a 63% chance of defeating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Kings winning 112-108.

According to our model, the Lakers (+2.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 221.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Kings vs. Lakers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kings	Lakers
Spread	-2.5 (-115)	+2.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-142	+144
Total	o221.5 (-105)	u221.5 (-112)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Kings vs. Lakers Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Kings vs. Lakers matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Kings vs. Lakers Player Props

NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on the Sacramento vs. LA Lakers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

De'Aaron Fox is expected to lead the Kings with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Kings, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Saturday.

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