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Sacramento vs. Lakers. NBA Match Prediction
On December 22, Sacramento will meet the Lakers again as part of the NBA regular championship. The teams have already met recently, and then the guests from Los Angeles celebrated the victory. Will the Kings be able to take revenge on their home court? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Sacramento Kings
USACurrent form
The Kings are fighting for a place in the top ten of the Western Conference this season, but their recent games have been unsuccessful. The team lost to Denver (129:130) and the Lakers (100:113), which affected their standings.
Domantas Sabonis continues to be the team leader, demonstrating efficiency in every game, but this is not enough for stable victories. The upcoming home game is a great chance for the "kings" to rehabilitate themselves in front of their fans. Mike Brown understands that it is necessary to work on the mistakes in order to stop the "lake".
Disqualifications and injuries
Devyn Carter will not play in the next game due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Kings have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Projected lineup: Murray - DeRozan, Sabonis - Monk, Fox.
LA Lakers
USACurrent form
The Lakers have started to show confidence and stability, winning their last two games. The team beat Memphis (116:110) and beat the same Kings (113:100), which helped them get closer to the top 6 of the Western Conference.
JJ Reddick men are banking on the experience of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, plus the creativity of Austin Reeves, and that paying off. The Lakers are looking to build on their success, but the road game against Sacramento promises to be tough.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jackson Hayes, Jaylen Good, Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood are recovering from injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
In their last five away games, the Lakers have won only one victory.
Probable lineup: James - Hachimura, Davis - Christie, Reeves.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Lakers win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Lakers won in the first quarter.
2.27Bet 1st quarter: total over 56 points
In 3 of the 5 head-to-head games, more than 56 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.75Tip and bets
Sacramento will look to learn from the previous meeting and improve their game to please the fans at home. The team has enough potential to dominate on the home court, but the Lakers are not an opponent that can be easily crushed.
The visitors are in good shape and ready for a repeat encounter, although the more motivated hosts will be looking to take revenge. In our opinion, the match will be tense and tense, where Sacramento may be a little closer to victory.
Our prediction is a Sacramento victory with a handicap of (-4.5) points for 1.75
Bet on total
Face-to-face meetings between these teams often take place in an attacking and spectacular manner. Sacramento will strive for revenge, and the Lakers will continue to fight for a place in the top 6 of the Western Conference. The overall total of the match will probably be broken.
Forecast - total over 223.5 points for 1.66
Bet on statistics
The home arena factor, fan support and a desire to take revenge will be key for the Kings. We expect the hosts to demonstrate a bright attacking game and beat their individual total.
Forecast - Sacramento individual total over 116.5 points for 1.90
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