The Los Angeles Lakers (19-10) are big, 13.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Sacramento Kings (8-23) on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs at 9:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and NBCS-CA.
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Lakers vs. Kings Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Lakers 122, Kings 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-645)
- Total Pick: Over 231.5 (computer predicts 234.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Kings (+13.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Kings Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Kings | -3.5 | 224.5 | -160 | +134 | 127-120 LAL |
| 12/28/2024 | Kings | -2.5 | 221.5 | -140 | +118 | 132-122 LAL |
| 12/21/2024 | Kings | -3.5 | 227 | -160 | +134 | 103-99 LAL |
| 12/19/2024 | Kings | -4.5 | 230.5 | -192 | +159 | 113-100 LAL |
| 10/26/2024 | Lakers | -1 | 231.5 | -110 | -112 | 131-127 LAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has gone 15-14-0 ATS this season.
- The Lakers are 1-1 against the spread when favored by 13.5 points or more this season.
- Los Angeles' games have gone over the point total in 19 out of 31 opportunities (61.3%).
- This season, the Lakers have won 11 out of the 15 games, or 73.3%, in which they've been favored.
- Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -645 or more twice this season and won both games.
Kings 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Sacramento is 12-19-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 13.5-point underdogs this year, the Kings are 1-1 against the spread.
- Sacramento has gone over in 14 of its 31 games with a set total (45.2%).
- The Kings are 6-22 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 21.4% of those games).
- Sacramento has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +468 or longer in two chances.
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Lakers vs. Kings Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back),
Drew Timme: Questionable (Concussion)
Kings
Kings:
Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle),
Keegan Murray: Out (Calf),
Drew Eubanks: Out (Thumb),
Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee),
Devin Carter: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Lakers vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA and NBCS-CA
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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