LA Clippers (47-27) vs. Sacramento Kings (43-31)
April 2, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sacramento Kings +3.5; Over/Under: +223
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The LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Clippers vs Kings prediction.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in great shape as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight win after routing the Hornets in a 130-118 road win on Sunday. Paul George led the team with 41 points, seven rebounds and four asssits on 14 of 21 shooting, Ivica Zubac added 24 points with 12 rebounds and three blocks on seven of eight shooting while Kawhi Leonard chipped in with 23 points on 10 of 19 shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot 57 percent from the field and 14 of 29 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and looked like they were going to break away a couple times in the contest, but the Hornets hung around and finished with a late flurry in the fourth quarter to keep the final scores somewhat respectable. The Clippers will face the Nuggets after this game.
Sacramento Kings
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been in pretty good form as they’ve won seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Jazz in a 127-106 home win on Sunday. Keegan Murray led the team with 25 points on 10 of 18 shooting, Harrison Barnes and De’Aaron Fox each scored 24 points while Domantas Sabonis tallied 17 points with 11 rebounds and six assists. As a team, the Kings shot 53 percent from the field and 20 of 40 from the 3-point line as they took the narrow lead into halfitme, before they exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to take a double digit lead and win comfortably in the end.
Sacramento Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- Each of the Kings’ last five home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The road team has won each of the Clippers’ last eight games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents.
- Seven of the Clippers’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Clippers vs Kings prediction
The Clippers are still missing Jordan Miller and Moussa Diabate, while the Kings are still missing Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk. The Clippers are finally starting to play well after going through some struggles, but the Kings have also been playing well, and they just blew past the Jazz in their last outing. This is a tough one to pick, but the Clippers are starting to look dangerous again with Paul George regaining his shooting touch. While I’m expecting a close contest, I am sticking with the Clippers to get the win and cover at the short line.
