Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings 1/7/2023 Free Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings will meet at the Golden 1 Center, CA on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 10:00 PM (EDT). The Lakers tree sitting in fifth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 18-21. The team is entering this match with four straight wins, following a 130-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James scored 25 points with 10 assists and 7 rebounds while Thomas Bryant delivered 19 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block. Dennis Schroder delivered 21 points with 2 rebounds and an assist.
The Lakers are shooting an average of 116.4 points per game this season. The team collected a total of 45.2 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.6 steals, and 4.8 blocks per meeting. SF LeBron James is the leader of the scoreline with 29.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 51.0% FG shooting, and 75.2% from the charity zone. PG Russell Westbrook delivers 7.7 assists while PG Patrick Beverley notched 0.6 blocks.
- The total went OVER in 14 of the Lakers’ last 20 matches.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 matches against Sacramento.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings 1/7/2023 Free Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Sacramento Kings, on the other hand, are in first place in the Pacific Division with a record of 20-17. The team won three of their last five matches this season, following a 117-120 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. De’Aaron Fox scored 25 points with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals while Domantas Sabonis delivered 20 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and a block. Kevin Huerter delivered 24 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and a steal.
The Kings have an average of 117.9 points per game this season. The team hauled a total of 42.0 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.0 steals, and 3.2 blocks per meeting. PG De’Aaron Fox is the top point maker of the team with 23.9 points, 50.4% FG shooting, and 79.7% from the charity zone. PF Domantas Sabonis delivered 12.5 rebounds and 6.7 assists. SG Kevin Huerter delivered 1.1 steals while SF Keegan Murray notched 0.6 blocks.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 6 matches against the Lakers.
- The Sacramento Kings are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 matches at home.
- The Sacramento Kings are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 matches at home against the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings. The NBA pick for this game is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are running hot as of late and the team is determined to dominate another round of NBA. Although Los Angeles will be short handed again, the team will continue to play well. Look for the Los Angeles Lakers to win and cover the number with a predicted score of 118-109.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Golden 1 Center, CA
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023
TV: NBCSCA
NBA Odds: Los Angeles Lakers +9.5
NBA Totals: 240
