After beginning the final stretch of the regular season with a victory at home on Thursday, the Sacramento Kings (33-25) are on the road Friday night to face the Los Angeles Clippers (33-28). The game begins at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena. Below, we analyse the odds posted by Tipico Sportsbook for the Kings vs. Clippers matchup and provide our NBA picks and predictions.
The Kings began play following the All-Star break by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 133-116 at home, covering the 10.5-point spread as home favourites while the total went OVER 234.5.
The Clippers are playing their first game since February 16, when they defeated the Phoenix Suns 116-107 on the road while covering the 1-point spread. They have won two consecutive games and four of their last six.
In their first two games against each other, the Kings and Clippers both won on the road.
The Kings’ road record is 15-13, while the Clippers’ home record is also 15-13. Each has defeated the other on the opponent’s home court this season.
Both teams have won four of their last six games, but the Kings are coming off consecutive games while the Clippers have not played in eight days. With a rest advantage, the Clippers are 5-3 while the Kings are 5-4.
I anticipate the home team to win, but it makes no sense to wager on the Clippers on the moneyline given the current line.
Pass unless you are including it in a parlay wager.
This season, the Kings are 2-0 ATS against the Clippers. This season, they are 31-26-1 ATS overall and 16-12 ATS on the road. Overall, the Clippers are 31-30 against the spread and 13-15 at home.
The Kings are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a victory and in their last four games following a game in which they scored 125 points or more.
In their last 35 games played on at least three days’ rest, the Clippers are 27-7-1 against the spread.
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