Lakers vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 1

The Los Angeles Lakers (35-24) are welcoming in the Sacramento Kings (14-47) for a matchup of Pacific Division foes at Crypto.com Arena on March 1, 2026. It's the fourth matchup between the teams this season. Los Angeles is a double-digit 13-point favorite against Sacramento when the Lakers take the court against the Kings on Sunday. The point total for the game is 233.5.

Check out everything you need to know about the Lakers-Kings game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lakers vs. Kings Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: SportsNet LA and NBCS-CA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Lakers vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Lakers (- 13)
O/U Pick: Under (233.5)
Score Prediction: Lakers 122 - Kings 109

Lakers vs. Kings Betting Insights

• Out of 59 games thus far this season, the Lakers have played 26 with over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• This season, 26 of the Kings' 61 total matchups have gone over 233.5 total points scored.
• These two teams average a combined 226.1 points per game, 7.4 fewer points than the total of 233.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.2 more points per game, 236.7, than this matchup's over/under of 233.5 points.
• Los Angeles has come away with 27 wins in the 36 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Sacramento has come away with 11 wins in the 55 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Los Angeles holds a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head matchups against Sacramento.
• The Lakers also hold a 2-1 advantage against the spread when facing off with the Kings.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have gone 5-5 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Los Angeles has averaged a total of 227.5 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.0 less than this game's over/under of 233.5.
• In the Lakers' 59 games this year, they have 30 wins against the spread.
• Los Angeles has covered the spread twice this season when favored by 13 points or more (in three chances).
• Lakers games this year have gone over the point total 32 times in 61 opportunities (52.5%).
• The 115.7 points per game the Lakers put up are 5.4 fewer points than the Kings give up (121.1).
• Los Angeles has a 16-3 record against the spread and a 19-0 record overall when putting up more than 121.1 points.
• This season, the Lakers have a 49.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.2% higher than the 49.7% of shots the Kings' opponents have hit.
• At home, the Lakers have a worse record against the spread (13-14-1) compared to their ATS record in away games (17-14-0).
• Los Angeles has exceeded the total more often at home, hitting the over in 18 of 28 home matchups (64.3%). In away games, it has hit the over in 14 of 31 games (45.2%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Lakers have won a lower percentage of their games when playing at home (.737) compared to away games (.765).

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic puts up 32.6 points, 7.7 boards and 8.6 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc with 3.7 made treys per game (first in league).
• LeBron James posts 21.5 points, 7.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds per contest.
• Deandre Ayton posts 12.8 points, 0.8 assists and 8.4 boards per game.
• Austin Reaves puts up 24.4 points, 4.8 boards and 5.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocks.
• Jake LaRavia averages 9.3 points, 1.9 assists and 4.0 boards.

Lakers Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have gone 2-8 over their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Sacramento's average total over the last 10 games is 4.7 points fewer than the 233.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Kings have 23 wins against the spread in 61 games this season.
• This season, Sacramento has an against-the-spread record of 5-7 in its 12 games as an underdog of 13 points or more.
• Kings games this season have hit the over on 30 of 61 set point totals (49.2%).
• The Kings' 110.4 points per game are 5.2 fewer points than the 115.6 the Lakers allow to opponents.
• Sacramento has put together a 15-6-2 ATS record and a 10-13 overall record in games it scores more than 115.6 points.
• The Kings' 46.2% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.4 percentage points lower than the Lakers have allowed to their opponents (48.6%).
• This year, the Kings are 11-17-1 at home against the spread (.379 winning percentage). Away, they are 12-19-1 ATS (.375).
• Sacramento's games have gone above the over/under 48.3% of the time at home (14 of 29), and 50% of the time on the road (16 of 32).
• The Kings' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .600 (3-2), and on the road it is .000 (0-1).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• DeMar DeRozan provides 18.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for the Kings.
• On a per-game basis, Russell Westbrook gets the Kings 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Maxime Raynaud gets the Kings 10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while delivering 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Kings are receiving 8.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from Precious Achiuwa this season.
• Malik Monk is putting up 12.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He is making 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 40.8% from 3-point range, with 2.0 treys per game.

Kings Player Props

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