Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers Player Prop Picks 12-19-24 Picks

Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers Player Prop Picks 12-19-24

The Los Angeles Lakers (14-12) will face the Sacramento Kings (13-14) on December 19th, 2024, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Kings enter the matchup as 5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 232.5 points. The Lakers have won two of their last three games, including a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on December 15. Anthony Davis has been a dominant force, averaging 27.8 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, while LeBron James contributes 22.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game. After a brief absence due to personal reasons and foot soreness, LeBron returned to help lead the team. Defensively, the Lakers have been strong, particularly in their recent win against Memphis, where they held their opponents to 39.2% shooting.

The Kings, meanwhile, are coming off a 130-129 loss to the Denver Nuggets, ending a three-game winning streak. Sacramento boasts one of the highest-scoring offenses in the league, averaging 117.2 points per game. De’Aaron Fox leads the team with 26.2 points per game, and Domantas Sabonis provides a strong double-double presence, contributing 21.5 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. The Kings’ offensive firepower will be tested by the Lakers’ solid defense, especially in the paint where Davis’s presence could make a significant impact. With the Kings’ recent loss and the Lakers’ defensive strength, Los Angeles is favored to win this matchup.

Anthony Davis Over 27.5 Points

Anthony Davis has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Lakers during this season. He’s averaging 27.8 points per game, ranking 7th in the league. His scoring efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 53.4%, placing him 24th among qualified players. His consistent scoring has been instrumental in the Lakers’ offensive strategies this season.

Anthony Davis is coming off a massive game where he put up 40 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. When I saw this matchup I knew right away I would be targeting the leading scorer to go over their points for the Lakers. The King’s downfall this season has been their defense and we’ve seen them be involved in some large scoring affairs and their last few games. With a total this high expect a fast-paced high scoring game in which Anthony Davis’s play style will thrive in.

Austin Reaves Over 16.5 Points

Austin Reaves has been a key contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers offense during this season. He’s averaging 16.9 points per game, ranking 60th in the league. In addition to his scoring, Reaves contributes 3.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. 

I love this matchup for Austin Reeves. One of the weak points for this Kings team is their perimeter defense. The Kings are currently giving up 14.8 three-pointers per game to opposing teams which is the third most in the league. Austin Reeves is this Lakers team’s main 3-point threat. Expect LeBron James and Anthony Davis to get a lot of attention from this Kings defense which will open things up for Reaves beyond the arc. 

De’Aaron Fox Over 6.5 Assists 

De’Aaron Fox has been a pivotal playmaker for the Sacramento Kings so far this season. He’s averaging 6.1 assists per game, ranking 22nd in the league. In addition to his assist numbers, Fox contributes 26.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.

We’ve seen Fox clear this number of 6.5 assists in his last four games. I don’t see him slowing down in this one going against this Lakers team that has been carved up by point guards this season. The Lakers are giving up 28.4 assists per game to opposing teams which is the fifth most in the whole NBA. With the way the Kings have been playing offense as of late this should be another great matchup for Fox to clear his assist line again.