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

The Los Angeles Lakers (35-24) are home in Pacific Division action against the Sacramento Kings (14-47) on March 1, 2026. It's the fourth matchup between these teams this season. Sunday's matchup between the Lakers and the Kings features the Lakers as double-digit 13-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under of 233.5.

Here's 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

• This season, the Lakers games have gone over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 26 (out of 59) times.
• The Kings games have gone over 233.5 total points scored in 26 of 61 total matchups this season.
• 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 total 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 been victorious in 11, or 20%, of the 55 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Los Angeles has come out on top in two of its last three head-to-head meetings with Sacramento.
• The Lakers have an advantage against the spread as well (2-1) when taking the court against the Kings.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is six points fewer than the 233.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Lakers have played 59 games, with 30 wins against the spread.
• This season, Los Angeles has two ATS wins in three games as a favorite of 13 points or more.
• Lakers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 32 times in 61 opportunities (52.5%).
• The Lakers score 115.7 points per game, 5.4 fewer points than the 121.1 the Kings allow.
• Los Angeles is 16-3 against the spread and 19-0 overall when scoring more than 121.1 points.
• The Lakers are shooting 49.9% from the field this season, 0.2 percentage points higher than the 49.7% the Kings allow to opponents.
• In home games, the Lakers sport a worse record against the spread (13-14-1) compared to their ATS record on the road (17-14-0).
• Los Angeles has exceeded the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in 18 of 28 home matchups (64.3%). In road games, it has hit the over in 14 of 31 games (45.2%).
• The Lakers have played worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 14-5, compared to going 13-4 in away games.

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic posts 32.6 points, 7.7 boards and 8.6 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 35.8% from beyond the arc with 3.7 made treys per contest (first in league).
• LeBron James posts 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7 assists per contest, shooting 49.8% from the field and 31.1% from downtown with 1.4 made treys per game.
• Deandre Ayton averages 12.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, shooting 66.2% from the floor (second in NBA).
• Austin Reaves posts 24.4 points, 4.8 boards and 5.5 assists per contest, shooting 50.5% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jake LaRavia puts up 9.3 points, 4 boards and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 33.3% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.

Lakers Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have gone 2-8 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Sacramento and its opponents have combined to score an average of 228.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 4.7 less than the 233.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Kings are 23-36-2 this year.
• This year, Sacramento has an ATS record of 5-7 in its 12 games as an underdog of 13 points or more.
• The Kings have eclipsed the over/under 49.2% of the time this year (30 of 61 games with a set point total).
• The Kings' 110.4 points per game are 5.2 fewer points than the 115.6 the Lakers give up to opponents.
• Sacramento is 15-6-2 against the spread and 10-13 overall when it scores more than 115.6 points.
• The Kings are shooting 46.2% from the field, 2.4% lower than the 48.6% the Lakers' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Kings have performed better at home (11-17-1) than away (12-19-1).
• Sacramento's games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (14 times out of 29) than away (16 of 32) this season.
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Kings have a better winning percentage at home (.600, 3-2 record) than away (.000, 0-1).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• DeMar DeRozan puts up 18.4 points, 3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for the Kings.
• Russell Westbrook is putting up 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. He's draining 43.1% of his shots from the floor and 33.8% from 3-point range, with 2 treys per game.
• Maxime Raynaud gives the Kings 10.3 points, 7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while averaging 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Precious Achiuwa gives the Kings 8.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while posting 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Malik Monk is putting up 12.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. He is draining 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 40.8% from 3-point range, with 2 triples per game.

Kings Player Props

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