Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings Prediction & Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers (48-32) take on the Sacramento Kings (39-41) and are aiming for the season-sweep in their fourth meeting taking place on Friday, April 11 at 10:00 PM ET. The action will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, where the Clippers are favored on the road at MyBookie with a point spread at -6.5 (-105).
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Clippers are aiming for their seventh-consecutive win. They are coming off a 134-117 outing against the Houston Rockets and this marked their fifth consecutive win at home.
James Harden led their offense with 35 points and 10 assists. Ivica Zubac stood out with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Both players had incredible performances in this game, but must continue to operate at a high level to continue winning games.
Los Angeles made 53.3 percent of their shot attempts and 51.4 percent of their shots from three point territory. They allowed the Rockets to make 51.1 percent of their buckets and half of their three pointers. What was remarkable here is that the Clippers made all 19 of their free throws and the Rockets were 7-10 from the line.
The Clippers are 20th in the league for averaging 112.9 points each matchup. On defense they are giving up 108.2 points per game and ranking fourth. While their defense has been appealing, their offense will need to step it up as the playoffs are approaching.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Kings are coming off a 124-116 defeat to the Denver Nuggets in their last battle. This snapped their three-game winning streak and are now 3-2 in their last five matchups.
Zach LaVine had a great performance of 27 points on 50.0 percent shooting and 11 assists. Domantas Sabonis was strong in their efforts with 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Kings at least made an appealing effort against a playoff-bound Nuggets squad.
Sacramento made 46.7 percent of their shots and 44.4 percent of their three point field goals. They allowed the Nuggets to make half of their shots from the field and 38.2 percent from downtown. One key factor to this game was free throws, where the Nuggets went 25-31 and the Kings went 14-17.
The Kings are putting up 116.0 points each game and ranks 10th. Their defense is holding opponents to 115.7 points each battle, which shows they do not have enough breathing room each game.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has you covered for the best Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings betting odds, revealing the Clippers as 6.5-point favorites. Market predictions are suggesting the Clippers have an edge here, with a 56.6 percent chance of winning.
The Clippers have won all three matchups over the Kings this season, with the last one being a one-point game. Look for the Clippers to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -6.5 (-105)
