Lakers vs. Kings Prediction on Spread: Luka and LeBron Stare Down Russ

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-13) look to halt their skid when they travel to Sacramento to face off against the Sacramento Kings (9-30) on Monday night. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from Golden 1 Center, on NBA League Pass.

The Lakers dropped their last two contests, slipping to fifth in the Western Conference standings. Los Angeles G Luka Doncic, F LeBron James, andcompany look to reignite their offense and tighten up their D.

The Kings, meanwhile, mired in one of the worst seasons in franchise history, are tied with the Pelicans for the worst record in the Western Conference.

Below, we’ll break down a Lakers vs. Kings prediction on thefspreador Monday night’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right. 

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Lakers vs. Kings Prediction on Spread

On the injury front, the Lakers will still be without G Austin Reaves (calf), and G Adou Thiero (knee), who remains sidelined until late January. 

The Kings, meanwhile, are without star C Domantas Sabonis (knee) and SF Keegan Murray (ankle), both of whom are ruled out for Monday's contest. Sacramento also enters without suspended PG Dennis Schroder, dealing another blow to their already depleted roster.

The spread is set at Lakers -9.5, with the over/under at 227.5 points.

Lakers vs. Kings Prediction on Spread, Over/Under

The Lakers enter Friday’s game as 9.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.23x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.

The Kings are home underdogs with a 3.57x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

• Spread: Los Angeles Lakers -9.5
• Over/Under: 225.5
• Game Winner Payout: Lakers 1.23x | Kings 3.57x

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Lakers vs. Kings Numbers to Know

Here are some key facts and figures to prep you for Lakers vs. Kings.

• The Kings are struggling at 14-25 against the spread (ATS), with a 6-10 ATS as a home underdog.
• Los Angeles sits at 20-16 ATS this season, with a 5-4 ATS record as a road favorite.
• The Lakers boast a tough interior defense, allowing 50.8 points per game (PPG) in the paint.
• The Kings have the worst offensive rating (108.5) and scoring margin (-11.6) in the NBA.

Lakers vs. Kings NBA Picks for PrizePicks

Here are three top Lakers vs. Kings picks to target on Monday. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by G Luka Doncic, F LeBron James, and PG Russell Westbrook.

Lakers G Luka Doncic vs. Kings Projection: 43.5 Pts+Asts

• The Lakers superstar leads the league with a 38.2% usage rate.
• ​The Kings rank 28th in defensive rating (119.7) and have allowed a 123.8 defensive rating in their last 10 games against opposing PGs.
• ​Luka averages 27.7 PPG and 8.7 assists per game (APG), highlighted recently by a 34-point, 7-assist outing back on December 28th.
• Over his last seven, he’s topped 30 points in six games, averaging 32.3 points and 9.0 assists.

Lakers F LeBron James vs. Kings Projection: 36.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts

• A​gainst Sacramento in his last five games, LeBron averaged 25.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists.
• The Kings play at a pace of 100.52 possessions per game, nearly identical to the Lakers’ 99.67, setting up an up-tempo environment.
• The four-time MVP has surpassed 36.5 PRA in four-straight games, including two 30-point, 8+ rebounds, and 6+ assists performances.

Kings PG Russell Westbrook vs. Lakers Projection: 15.5 Points

• Westbrook topped 15.5 points in seven of his last 15 games, including four performances of 20-plus points.
• In two meetings with Los Angeles this season, Westbrook has put up 15.5 points, 5.5 boards, and 5.0 assists.
• ​Los Angeles ranks 24th in defensive rating (116.8) and has allowed opposing PGs to average 25.3 PPG.
• Westbrook's 25.2% usage rate remains significant for Sacramento's backcourt — logging 28.4 minutes and 15.5 PPG at home.

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