Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers Betting Prediction 11/15/19

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The Sacramento Kings (4-6) will be at the Staples Center to square off with the Los Angeles Lakers (9-2) in a Pacific Division matchup. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports – California.

Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds

Both teams covered in their last game. The Lakers (8.5-point favorites) defeated the Golden State Warriors 120-94, while the Kings (1.5-point underdog) beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-99. The Los Angeles game finished 5.5 points under the projected point total of 219.5, while the Sacramento game finished 16 points under the projected point total of 222.

Sacramento played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 24.7) and a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 14.4). Portland was 16.7 and 15.9, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Los Angeles played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 21.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.590 (above their season average of 0.523). Golden State was 20.8 and 0.455, respectively, for those same stats. JaVale McGee put together a good performance for Los Angeles with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the way for Sacramento, recording 25 points and 10 assists.

The Lakers edged out the Kings in this series last year, securing victories in three out of four contests. In the last matchup, Los Angeles won 111-106. Los Angeles did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (20-24; 83.3 percent). Sacramento, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (5.8 vs. 17.3). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Kings are involved, as 60.0 percent of their games have gone under the total. Sacramento heads into the contest with records of 4-6 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS).

Coinciding with Sacramento, just over half of Lakers games have finished under the total. Moreover, Los Angeles owns records of 9-2 SU and 8-3 ATS.

Los Angeles appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Lakers rank seventh in effective field goal percentage (0.529), while Sacramento ranks 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.560).

Kings at Lakers Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Lakers rank seventh in points off turnovers per game (19.1) while the Kings rank 15th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.1).
  • Los Angeles ranks first in points in the paint per game (54.9) while Sacramento ranks 27th (40.2).
  • The Lakers rank ninth in rebounds per game (46.7) while the Kings rank 25th (42.1).
  • Los Angeles ranks first in blocks per game (7.4) while Sacramento ranks 16th (5.0).
  • Los Angeles ranks fourth in second chance points per game (14.7) while Sacramento ranks 13th (13.5).
  • The Kings rank first in fast break points allowed per game (10.2) while the Lakers rank 25th (17.5).
  • The Kings rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (35.0) while the Lakers rank 27th (28.4).
  • Los Angeles ranks 12th in steals per game (7.9) while Sacramento ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
  • Los Angeles ranks second in assists per game (26.9) while Sacramento ranks 22nd (21.5).
  • Los Angeles is 5-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Sacramento is 2-0.
  • The Kings are 4-3 when they reach 100 points, while the Lakers are 7-2.
  • Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS at home, while Sacramento is 3-2 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 4 of the Lakers’ 6 home games, while 3 of the Kings’ 5 road games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Kings are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 3-2.
  • In their last five games, Sacramento has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Los Angeles has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 112.6 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 105.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
  • The Lakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 9.9 for the season.