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Kings vs. Lakers prediction: Lakers to win, Luka Doncic projected for 33 points in Sunday's NBA game [12/28/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, beginning at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Lakers as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Lakers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Lakers lineup will feature stars like Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton, while the Kings will be led by DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook and Maxime Raynaud.
Doncic is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 33 points and 4 threes.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Lakers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA game between the Kings and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Lakers an 84% chance of beating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 121-109.
According to our model, the Kings (+13.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 232.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Kings vs. Lakers odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-114) | -13.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +480 | -650 |
| Total | o232.5 (-105) | u232.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Lakers 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 | Kings +13.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +480 |
| Total | Under 232.5 | -112 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Kings +13.5 at the spread.
Kings vs. Lakers player props
NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on the Kings vs. Lakers game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
DeMar DeRozan is expected to lead the Kings with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 33 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the Lakers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Kings prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Kings are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 35 |
| R. Westbrook | 17 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 42 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| Dennis Schroder | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25 |
| P. Achiuwa | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
Lakers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Lakers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 33 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 63 |
| LeBron James | 23 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 47 |
| Deandre Ayton | 16 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Rui Hachimura | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Marcus Smart | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
Kings vs. Lakers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Lakers and Kings at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with an 84% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Sunday, with Luka Doncic projected for a game-high 63 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Lakers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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