Clippers vs Kings prediction, odds, pick

Pacific Division rivals the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings will meet Friday night at the Golden 1 Center in their second meeting of the season. The first match decisively belonged to the Clippers, who won 131-90 on December 30. The Kings, meanwhile, enter this contest. They recently dropped a 129-125 loss to Memphis at home. That was despite a strong performance of 24 points and 15 rebounds Domantas Sabonis. That loss marked Sacramento’s 10th straight loss. it is the franchise’s longest stretch without a win since April 1998

Los Angeles suffers a self-inflicted defeat. Cleveland beat them 124-91 at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday despite Kawhi Leonard‘s 25 points. Even so, the Clippers remain in strong shape within conference play. They are 9-1 in their last 10 such games. They will also lead this matchup with reshaped frontcourt followers the recent trade that sent Ivica Zubac to second place.

Clippers vs. Betting Odds Kings

Clippers: -3.5, -110
Kings: +3.5, -110
Done: 222.5, -110
Below: 222.5, -112

(All chances thanks DraftKings)

Key Injuries for Clippers vs. Kings

Clippers: F Isaiah Jackson (not injury related), G Benedikt Mathurin (not injury related), G Darius Garland (finger), G Bradley Beal (hip)

Kings: F Domantas Sabonis (back), F Keegan Murray (ankle)

Clippers vs. Betting Trends Kings

The Clippers and Kings have played each other 58 times since the 2010-11 season. Los Angeles undoubtedly dominated those head-to-head matches, 43-15. The Clippers have also won their last five meetings with the Kings. Sacramento last won in early 2024, 109-95, at home. Entering this game, the Kings are coming off a 10 game losing streak. They last booked a W this season against Washington in mid-January. As for the Clippers, they have also been in a bit of a slump, losing three of their last four games.

Several betting trends suggest the Kings could put up a good fight in this game:

• Domantas Sabonis has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of his last 22 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Zach LaVine has scored 18+ points in each of his last 12 appearances against the Clippers.
• Zach LaVine has recorded four or more rebounds in 14 of his last 15 appearances against the Clippers.
• The Clippers have covered the difference in nine of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents.

2025 records:

Los Angeles: 23-27 straight, 24-26 ATS; Sacramento: 12-40 straight, 19-32-1 ATS

More/Less:

Los Angeles 26-24; Sacramento, 25-27

Game Keys to Clippers vs. Kings

Los Angeles Clippers

Let Kawhi cook:
Kawhi Leonard was on a tear, averaging 27.6 PPG. The Kings’ defense ranks 27th in points allowed (120.5 PPG). As such, Leonard should have no problem finding his spots. Sacramento lacks a true perimeter stopper with Murray on the sidelines. That should open the door for another night of high efficiency.

Dominate the interior:
With Sabonis a question mark and Murray out, the Clippers need John Collins and Brook Lopez to control the glass. Los Angeles ranks near the bottom of the league in rebounding. That makes this a rare opportunity to turn a weakness into an advantage.

Traffic restriction:
The Clippers have averaged 17.3 turnovers in their last three games. Sloppy ball security is the fastest way to keep an underdog alive. That’s especially true for a team desperate to snap a losing streak.

Sacramento Kings

Spark on the bench:
With the starters out of touch, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk must provide high-energy scoring off the bench to keep up with the Clippers’ effective shooting.

Force the perimeter game:
The Kings are allowing opponents to shoot nearly 50% from the field. They need to tighten up the paint and make the Clippers beat them from deep. Los Angeles ranks 21st in three-pointers made this season.

Take advantage at home:
Despite their record, nine of Sacramento’s wins have come at home. An early run could energize the crowd and shake up a Clippers team sitting below .500 on the road.

Clippers vs Kings Prediction and Picks

The Kings are in a tailspin, and losing Murray removes their best young wing defender. Of course, the Clippers are on the road. Still, they have a clear talent advantage with Leonard and a massive defensive upgrade in Lopez anchoring the paint.

If Sabonis is limited or worse, out, the infield matchup tilts even more toward Los Angeles. Sacramento’s recent defensive metrics and ATS struggles make it hard to trust them, even at home.

Prediction of the final result: Clippers 117, Kings 109
Spread pick: Clippers -3.5
Over/under selection: Via 222.5