The Sacramento Kings (22-33) will be at the Staples Center to clash with the Los Angeles Clippers (37-18) in a Pacific Division matchup. The game will air on NBC Sports – California at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds
Neither team was able to cover in their last outing. The Kings (8.5-point favorites) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 129-125, while the Clippers (2.5-point underdogs) fell to the Boston Celtics, 141-133. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Sacramento game finished 28 points over the projected point total of 226, while the Los Angeles game finished 44 points over the projected point total of 230.
The Kings forced 19 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.527). Los Angeles, meanwhile, held Boston to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.6 (below their season average of 23.8). Los Angeles rallied around Lou Williams, who had 35 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Harrison Barnes, meanwhile had a good outing for Sacramento, recording 32 points.
The Kings won the most recent matchup 124-103 to even the season series at one. In the victory, De’Aaron Fox led all scorers with 34 points. Sacramento’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Los Angeles. The Kings had a rate of 0.619 while the Clippers posted a mark of 0.451. Sacramento covered as a 14-point underdog and the two teams combined for 227 points, which was just over the projected point total of 223.
The aggressive Los Angeles offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Clippers currently rank fourth in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.227, while Sacramento ranks 26th in FTA rate allowed (0.220).
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers Odds Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Kings, ATS Winner – Kings, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers average 23.8 assists per game, which ranks 17th in the league. The Kings rank 19th in assists allowed per game (24.7).
- Los Angeles ranks third in rebounds per game (48.2) while Sacramento ranks last (42.1).
- The Clippers rank fourth in second chance points per game (14.3) while the Kings rank 17th (12.9).
- Sacramento averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Los Angeles averages 49.4 points in the paint per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Sacramento ranks 10th in points allowed in the paint per game (46.4).
- The Kings rank fourth in fast break points allowed per game (12.1) while the Clippers rank 21st (14.3).
- The Kings rank ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.4) while the Clippers rank 14th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.7).
- Sacramento ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (34.9) while Los Angeles ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (35.5).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Los Angeles is 14-0 and Sacramento is 9-2.
- When reaching the century mark, the Kings are 20-26 and the Clippers are 35-13.
- Los Angeles is 15-11-1 ATS at home, while Sacramento is 16-12 ATS on the road.
- The Kings have 16 overs and 12 unders in 28 road games.
- In 27 home games, the Clippers have 14 unders and 13 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Sacramento and Los Angeles have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Kings are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Clippers are 2-3.
- During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 115.6 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.6 for the season.
