Lakers vs. Sacramento. NBA Match Prediction
The California Derby, which will take place on October 27, will feature the Lakers and Sacramento. The Kings have won the last five head-to-head meetings. What will happen this time? The bets and forecast will answer this question

Command Analysis

LA Lakers

Current form
The Lakers had a surprisingly good start to the regular season. In their opening games, they left no chance for Minnesota (110:103) and Phoenix (123:116).
In the last match, the best player in the Los Angeles team was Anthony Davis. He scored 35 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. This was the player second spectacular match. Before that, in the match with Minnesota, he scored 36 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Jarrett Vanderbilt, Cam Reddish, Christian Koloko, Christian Wood.
Interesting facts for betting
Anthony Davis has never scored less than 35 points in the current regular season. It is quite possible that the team leader will show a similar game.
Probable lineup: Davis - Reeves, Russell - James, Hachimura.

Sacramento Kings

Current form
The Kings had a poor start to the regular season. They suffered a setback in their opening game. Sacramento lost to Minnesota at home (115:117).
De'Aaron Fox did not have his best performance in that game. The leader of the team last season scored only 15 points this time. DeMar DeRozan was the leading scorer, but his 26 points and 8 rebounds did not help the Kings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Orlando Robinson, Devin Carter.
Interesting facts for betting
Sacramento hasn't lost to the Lakers since 2023 and has won the last five head-to-head encounters.
Probable lineup : Sabonis - Huerter, Fox - Murray, DeRozan.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Sacramento win
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, the "kings" won the opening segment
1.77Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the opening quarter
1.80Tip and bets
Sacramento is the team that can stop the Lakers. The Kings are very inconvenient for the Lakers. They regularly beat their rivals from Los Angeles. The Kings have a good selection of players, so everything can work out for them.
Our prediction is a Sacramento win with overtime at 2.05
Bet on total
The Lakers have surprised with their play in the opening games. Given their scoring record, we expect the game to be a high-scoring affair.
Forecast - total over 228.5 points for 1.67
Bet on statistics
In the last match, the Lakers scored more than 120 points. We assume that the Lakers will not have any problems.
Prediction - "Lakers": total over 113.5 points for 1.78