With just over a month remaining in NBA regular season, the Los Angeles LakersFans are biting their nails, hoping their team can put together a magical run at the end of the season to avoid the playoff play-in tournament.
Unfortunately for them, the Lakers won’t get any favors in the latter part of the season. Ten of their last 16 games will be against teams over .500. On the bright side, the Lakers are 5.5 games ahead of 11th place. Utah Jazzmeaning the worst-case scenario for this team would likely still give them an opportunity to sneak into the playoffs.
On the other side of this match, the Kings of Sacramento are also looking to avoid the play-in tournament. The Kings currently sit in 7th place in the Western Conference, but are just two games out of 5th place. New Orleans Pelicans. There are certainly a lot of things that could go right or wrong for both teams, but a win tonight would certainly be a big step in the former’s direction.
Here’s what you need to know.
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Predictions for Lakers vs. Kings:
Coast shark: Sacramento Silver Line
Odds Shark says the matchup will go to hell with the Kings winning with an expected score of 119-118.3. Not only does Odds Shark think the Kings will win, but they also claim the game will be under the projected total. They point out that the Kings are 4-1 in their last five games against Western Conference opponents, and while Anthony Davis may not be 100% for the contest, the Kings have the looks good.
Nation of launderers: Lakers (-2.5)
Austin Harper likes the Lakers in this one but offers several stats that would favor the Kings. Not only are the Kings above .500 ATS this season (8-7) when playing as two-point or more underdogs, but the Lakers are under .500 (13-18) ATS this year when playing as two-point or more favorites. .
Dimers: Lakers 120, Kings 117
Dimers gives the Lakers a 61 percent chance of coming away with a victory in tonight’s game.
Lakers vs. Kings odds and lines:
The Lakers are slightly favored to defeat the Kings, according to the BetMGM NBA Odds. Looking to bet? Check best mobile sports betting apps offer NBA Betting Promos in 2023.
All odds Wednesday afternoon.
How to watch Lakers vs. Kings:
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When: Wednesday March 6, 2024
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Or: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
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Time: 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
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TV: NBC Sports
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Flow: Fubo TVNBA TV
Stream the game: Watch Lakers-Kings with Fubo
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