The Sacramento Kings (1-1) welcome the Los Angeles Lakers (1-1) to Golden 1 Center Sunday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Lakers vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023; Kings won 3 of 4 last season
The Kings beat the Utah Jazz 130-114 Wednesday, covering as 2-point road favorites in their season opener. Sacramento then lost in its home-opening match to the Golden State Warriors 122-114 Friday, failing to cover as a 3-point favorite. It is 1-1 against the spread (ATS). Sacramento is led by G De’Aaron Fox, who is averaging 28.5 points per game.
The Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 119-107 Tuesday to kick off the NBA season. Los Angeles failed to cover as a 5-point road underdog. It then beat the Phoenix Suns 100-95 Thursday, again failing to cover as a 6.5-point home favorite. The Lakers are 0-2 ATS and 0-2 O/U. They are led by F Anthony Davis, who is averaging 23.5 points per game.