Dec. 28, 2025, 4:49 a.m. PT
The Sacramento Kings (8-23) and Los Angeles Lakers (19-10) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Kings vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0
The Lakers won 127-120 as a 3.5-point underdog in Sacramento in the first meeting Oct. 26 as the Over (225) cashed. G Austin Reaves went for 51 points with 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 6 triples, while hitting 12-of-22 from the field. C Deandre Ayton also chipped in with 22 points and 15 rebounds in 36 minutes.
The Lakers suffered a 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets last time out on Thursday as a 5-point underdog as the Under (233) cashed. G Luka Doncic went for 25 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks with a steal, while F LeBron James was good for 18 points, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block.
Los Angeles has averaged just 97.3 points per game (PPG) in the past 3 games, going 0-3 straight up/against the spread (SU/ATS) in the span, while hitting the Under in 2 of those outings.
Sacramento posted a 113-107 win as a 1-point underdog last time out Saturday, and now it faces the quick turnaround on no rest. G Keon Ellis and Russell Westbrook led the way with 21 points apiece, while C Maxime Raynaud was good for 19 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks and a steal.
The Kings have won 2 of the past 3 games, while Sacramento has covered in 5 consecutive outings. The Over has a 3-2 edge in the 5-game span. They are 1-3 playing on no rest.
Kings at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Lakers -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Kings +12.5 (-105) | Laker -12.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Kings at Lakers key injuries
Kings
- G Devin Carter (ankle) questionable
- C Drew Eubanks (thumb) out
- F Keegan Murray (calf) out
- G Zach LaVine (ankle) out
- C Domantas Sabonis (knee) out
Lakers
- C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) doubtful
- G Austin Reaves (calf) out
- F Drew Timme (concussion) questionable
- G Gabe Vincent (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Kings at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 122, Kings 113
The Lakers (-650) will cost you 6 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for a standalone bet, or as part of a multi-leg parlay, even if you were to use a boost or promo.
While the Kings cannot be trusted, you can’t risk so much for so little.
PASS.
The KINGS +12.5 (-105) are worth a look as double-digit underdogs. They’re catching the Lakers at a very good spot, as L.A. has lost and failed to cover the past 3 games, as the offense has dried up considerably.
Sacramento has covered 5 in a row, including 3-0 ATS in the past 3 as a double-digit underdog. The Kings have failed to cover 5 in a row in this series, so tread lightly.
The OVER 234.5 (-110) is the lean Sunday, but go with a half-unit play at best.
The Over has cashed in 2 in a row in this series, with Los Angeles averaging 129.5 PPG, while allowing 121.0 PPG.
The Over has hit in 2 of the past 3 games for the Kings, while posting 125 or more points in 3 of the past 5 games, while allowing 124 or more points in 3 of the past 5, too.
For the Lakers, the Over is 11-1 in 12 games at home this season. That’s what really pushed this over the top.
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