Sacramento Kings (8-7) vs. LA Clippers (9-7)
November 22, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +2.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Clippers do battle at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. Here’s a LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings have been in decent shape as they’ve won five of their last nine games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back in this one after falling just short to the Hawks in a 109-108 loss on Monday. Keon Ellis drained a career-high nine 3-pointers to lead the way with 33 points off the bench, De’Aaron Fox added 28 points with seven assists while Trey Lyles chipped in with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.
As a team, the Kings shot just 43 percent from the field and 20 of 46 from the 3-point line as they got off to a strong start and led for most of the contest, only to go cold when it mattered most, scoring just 15 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Hawks to slip away in the end.
Los Angeles Clippers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers look to be turning a corner as they are now aiming for a fourth straight victory after taking down the Magic in a 104-93 home win on Wednesday. James Harden led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, Amir Coffey added 18 points while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
As a team, the Clippers shot 49 percent from the field and 11 of 22 from the 3-point line, but this was more about their defense as they really didn’t get any separation until the second half where they restricted the Magic to just 39 points. The Clippers will take on the 76ers after this game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last eight night games against the Kings following a home win.
- The Kings have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against the Kings following a home win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last five home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Kings’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Kings are still shorthanded with Malik Monk still out, while the Clippers are still missing Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell. The Kings have yet to go on any sustained run, but they’ve shown some promise and they were somewhat unlucky in their narrow loss to the Hawks on Monday. The Clippers come into this one as favorites and it’s been really encouraging to see them getting it done on the defensive end. You could make an argument for either side here, but I think the Clippers represent decent value as the slight home underdogs in this spot.
