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The Sacramento Kings<\/a> (8-23) and Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> (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<\/a> NBA odds around the Kings vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Lakers lead 1-0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Lakers suffered a 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Kings at Lakers odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:41 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n Kings<\/p>\n G Devin Carter (ankle) questionableC Drew Eubanks (thumb) outF Keegan Murray (calf) outG Zach LaVine (ankle) outC Domantas Sabonis (knee) out<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) doubtfulG Austin Reaves (calf) outF Drew Timme (concussion) questionableG Gabe Vincent (back) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kings at Lakers picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Lakers 122, Kings 113<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n While the Kings cannot be trusted, you can’t risk so much for so little.<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The OVER 234.5 (-110) is the lean Sunday, but go with a half-unit play at best.<\/p>\n The Over has cashed in 2 in a row in this series, with Los Angeles averaging 129.5 PPG, while allowing 121.0 PPG.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n For the Lakers, the Over is 11-1 in 12 games at home this season. That’s what really pushed this over the top.<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow @danieledobish on\u00a0Twitter\/X<\/a>.\u00a0Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Access more NBA coverage:<\/p>\n HoopsHype<\/a> | Celtics Wire<\/a> | Nets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Rockets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sixers Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Thunder Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Warriors Wire<\/a>\u00a0| LeBron Wire<\/a> |\u00a0Rookie Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0List Wire<\/a><\/p>\n