March 1, 2026, 11:51 a.m. ET<\/p>\n
The Sacramento Kings<\/a> (14-47) visit the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> (35-24) Sunday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is at 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 2-1<\/p>\n The Kings have won 2 of their last 3 games after a 16-game losing streak. They beat the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> 130-121 on the road Thursday as 7.5-point underdogs, with the Over (234.5) cashing. They jumped out to a 42-28 lead after the first quarter and never looked back.<\/p>\n The Lakers snapped a 3-game losing streak Saturday, beating the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on the road as 3.5-point favorites as the Over (225.5) cashed. G Luka Doncic and F LeBron James combined for 48 points, while only 4 Warriors scored in double digits, with 14 points being the team high.<\/p>\n The Kings beat the Lakers in Sacramento 124-112 in their last meeting on Jan. 12. The Kings were 9.5-point underdogs and the Over (230.5) cashed. Los Angeles won the first 2 games — 127-120 Oct. 26 and 125-101 Dec. 28.<\/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 11:42 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Kings +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Lakers -900 (bet $900 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Kings +13.5 (-115) | Lakers -13.5 (-105)Over\/Under (O\/U): 232.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Kings at Lakers key injuries<\/p>\n Kings<\/p>\n C Dylan Caldwell (ankle) outF De’Andre Hunter (eye) out for seasonG Zach LaVine (finger) out for seasonF Keegan Murray (ankle) outC Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for season<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n (Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)<\/p>\n F\u00a0Rui Hachimura\u00a0(illness) doubtful<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kings at Lakers picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Lakers 129, Kings 111<\/p>\n The Kings have only 5 road wins all season, but 2 came in their last 3 games, albeit against the struggling Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n The Lakers are 16-12 at home. They have struggled more as of late, but they are essentially at full strength against a depleted Kings team. They should roll over the Kings.<\/p>\n Expect the Lakers to win, but you will get better odds and value from the spread than the Lakers ML.<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n The Lakers are 14-1-1 ATS in their last 16 outright wins. They are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 wins over the Kings.<\/p>\n The Kings are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 losses.<\/p>\n BET LAKERS -13.5 (-105).<\/p>\n Two of the 3 meetings between the teams this season have had totals above 232.<\/p>\n The Lakers’ last 4 games have not reached 232, but 4 of their previous 6 did.<\/p>\n Kings opponents have averaged 124.9 points per game over the last 10 contests.<\/p>\n BET OVER 232.5 (-115).<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow 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 Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.<\/p>\n Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.\u202f While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.\u202f We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site.\u202f Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.<\/p>\n Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24\/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.<\/p>\n