Sacramento vs. Lakers. NBA Match Prediction
The teams have met once this season, and the Lakers won. On December 20, the rivals will play in Sacramento. How will it be this time? The bets and forecast will answer this question

Command Analysis

Sacramento Kings

Current form
Sacramento is currently outside the playoffs. Mike Brown men have made many mistakes this season, which is why they are in 12th place in the Western Conference standings.
The Kings are approaching the match with the Lakers in good playing shape. They have already managed to win several bright victories, although in the last match they lost to Denver at home with a minimal score (129:130).
Disqualifications and injuries
Questionable: Domantas Sabonis, Kevin Huerter.
Interesting facts for betting
Sacramento regularly beats the Lakers. For example, the Kings did it in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
Estimated lineup : Len - Fox, Monk - DeRozan, McDermott.

LA Lakers

Current form
The Lakers have one more win than Sacramento, which allows the team to occupy the tenth place in the Western Conference standings.
In the last match, the team from Los Angeles won a confident victory. On their home court, the "lake" left no chance for "Memphis" (116:110). However, before that, the "Lakers" lost to "Minnesota" (87:97).
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Jackson Hayes, Christian Wood.
Interesting facts for betting
The Lakers are currently on a four-game losing streak on the road and have not been doing well on the road lately.
Projected lineup: Davis - Reeves, Christie - Hachimura, James.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Lakers win
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, the "lake" team won the opening segment
1.95Bet 1st quarter: total under 54.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 54 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.80Tip and bets
Mike Brown men had every chance to win the game against Denver, but luck was not on their side that night. If they show a similar game, they can count on success against the Lakers. Especially since the latter have not impressed with their performance in away games
Our prediction is Sacramento with a handicap of (-2.5) points at 1.70
Bet on total
Sacramento has always demonstrated a bright game. The current season is no exception. Most likely, the meeting with the Lakers will also be a result of the win.
Forecast - total over 227.5 points for 1.77
Bet on statistics
Davis scored 40 points in the last match. He also pleased us with his scoring performance before that. We expect Anthony to perform at his level.
Prediction - Anthony Davis: Total over 29.5 points for 1.78