The Sacramento Kings play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Golden 1 Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Kings vs. Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Kings vs. Clippers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have cooled off from their five-game win streak as they are now looking to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the red-hot Spurs in a 118-99 loss on Thursday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists; Bennedict Mathurin added 18 points with seven rebounds off the bench, while John Collins chipped in with 15 points on six of eight shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot 43 percent from the field and five of 27 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the very start and scored just 19 points in the second quarter to trail by as many as 26 points, which was a shame because they fought hard to cut the deficit to just seven points before the Spurs caught fire again in the fourth quarter.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been in decent shape, as they’ve split their last 14 games and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Pelicans in a thrilling 117-113 home win on Friday. Maxime Raynaud led the team with 28 points, nine rebounds and four assists; Nique Clifford added 23 points with six assists, while Daeqwon Plowden chipped in with 17 points off the bench. As a team, the Kings shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they fought their way back from a 17-point deficit to tie the scores late in the fourth quarter before they escaped with the narrow win thanks to a crucial call from the referees that gifted the Kings three crucial free throws with 2:37 left on the clock.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have won each of their last six home games after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last nine road games against the Kings following a home loss.
- The Kings have lost each of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against the Kings after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Clippers’ last nine games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Kings’ last five games against the Clippers following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Maxime Raynaud ranks 5th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (57.0%) this season.
- Nique Clifford is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kawhi Leonard is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.3) and free-throw percentage (89.9%) this season.
- John Collins ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (41.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.5%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (34.0%).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.7).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (82.3%).
Kings vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers have ruled out Bradley Beal and Isaiah Jackson once again, while the Kings have ruled out De’Andre Hunter, Drew Eubanks, Domantas Sabonis, Russell Westbrook and Keegan Murray. The Clippers lead the season series by 2-1, but it’s the Kings who won the most recent meeting by 118-109 back on Mar 14. The Kings deserve plenty of credit for that win and their recent play overall, but I think the Clippers get some revenge with a comfortable win and cover on the road in this one, assuming that Leonard is good to go.