Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/23

The Kings and Clippers are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Clippers will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 232.5 points, with the Clippers being the favored team playing at home against the Kings.

SACRAMENTO KINGS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sacramento Kings +4

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-107 in favor of the Kings.
• Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with De’Aaron Fox points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can Sacramento Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Over the Kings’ last five games, they are 3-2 and come in with an overall record of 13-8. The Kings have a 6-5 record on the road this season, compared to their 7-3 record when playing at home.

Sacramento has an overall ATS record of 12-9 as they come into today’s game. This season, Sacramento has a 8-8 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-1 as underdogs.

The Kings offense is coming off a game in which they scored 131 points vs. the Nets. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.1% while connecting on 25 threes. Leading the team in scoring is De’Aaron Fox, who is averaging 30.4 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Domantas Sabonis also maintains a PPG average of 18.6 heading into game.

The Kings’ defense is presently ranked 22nd in the league, allowing an average of 116.8 points per contest.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Kings defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.3% while allowing 37.9% from downtown.

Can Los Angeles Live Up to the Hype at Home?

In today’s game against the Kings, the Clippers aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 12-10. Throughout their 22 games, the Clippers have posted a 11-8 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 1-2 in non-conference matchups.

Los Angeles comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-13 so far this season. Los Angeles has gone 8-9 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 1-4 when playing as underdogs.

In their recent matchup, the Clippers offense ended with 132 points against the Trail Blazers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 55.1% and made 13 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Paul George who comes into today’s matchup averaging 23.2. Kawhi Leonard also heads into the game with a PPG average of 23.

Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 109.8 points per contest.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Clippers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.9% while allowing 35.1% from downtown.