Lakers vs. Sacramento. NBA Match Prediction
Sacramento has a five-game losing streak. On December 29, the Kings will try to break it. Will they be able to defeat the Lakers? The bets and forecast will answer this question

Command Analysis

LA Lakers

Current form
The Lakers fired in the last match. In that match, the team from Los Angeles slammed Golden State. Despite the fact that the Lakers were playing away, they beat their opponent with a score of 115:113.
In the last five games, the Lakers have won four. Their only misfire was in the matchup with Detroit (114:117). In the rest of the games, the Lakers did not give gifts to their opponents.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Jarrett Vanderbilt.
Interesting facts for betting
The Lakers have won their last three head-to-head meetings with Sacramento. The Lakers have been successful in their encounters with this opponent.
Probable lineup: Davis - Christie, Reeves - James, Russell

Sacramento Kings

Current form
Mike Brown former charges are in a bad streak. They have lost five games in a row and have not yet been able to break their losing streak. The Kings are trying, but so far luck has not been on their side. For example, in their last game they lost to Detroit by one point.
The recent setbacks have sent Sacramento to 12th place in the Western Conference. The Kings have 13 wins and are two wins away from the top 10.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Devin Carter.
Interesting facts for betting
The "kings" have not been doing so badly on the road lately. For example, they have won 5 of their previous 9 away battles.
Estimated lineup : Len-Fox, Monk-Murray, DeRozan.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Lakers win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the "lake" team won the opening segment
1.65Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 39 points were scored in the first quarter
1.77Tip and bets
The "kings" have had problems with their attack. For example, in 3 of the last 4 matches they have not scored more than 100 points. Sacramento currently does not have Domantas Sabonis and he may miss the next match. In this case, one should not expect increased scoring from the match.
Our prediction is total under 224.5 points at 1.80
Bet on the outcome
Mike Brown former charges are in big trouble right now. In addition, they recently lost to the Lakers in a head-to-head meeting. It is quite possible that this will happen now.
Prediction: Lakers win with OT for 1.69
Bet on statistics
Reeves has shown some consistency, scoring 18+ points in three of his last five games. Austin is likely to show similar scoring.
Prediction - Austin Reeves: Total over 18.5 points for 1.88