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The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings on Friday, November 11th, as the divisional rivals face off for the first of four meetings. Both teams are struggling, as the Lakers sit at 2-9, while the Kings are 4-6.
Kings vs. Lakers Match Details
Fixture: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers
Date and Time: Friday, November 11th; 10:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Kings vs. Lakers Betting Odds
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Kings vs. Lakers Key Stats
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the NBA's worst teams to begin the season. Despite strong individual performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers have won two of their first eleven games. With James sidelined due to an abductor strain, Los Angeles will need to turn it around without him.
The Lakers offense has been putrid, ranking 28th in points per game and 30th in offensive rating. After a strong start defensively, the Lakers defense has fallen off a cliff as well. Los Angeles currently ranks 24th in opponents' points per game and 19th in defensive rating.
Sacramento, on the other hand, have been a top-ten offense to begin the season. Sacramento currently ranks ninth in points per game and tenth in offensive rating. Their defense, however, has not come close to that level of success. Sacramento's defense ranks 25th in both opponents' points per game and defensive rating.
As the Lakers enter this game looking to snap a four-game losing streak, Sacramento has won four out of their last six games. Additionally, both the two losses came in controversial fashion, as the NBA's Last Two Minute Report admitted to game-changing mistakes by the officials.
In addition to LeBron, the Lakers will be without Dennis Schroeder and Thomas Bryant, who have both yet to play this season. Sacramento will enter the game at full strength.
Sacramento vs. Los Angeles Betting Prediction
Despite the Lakers' struggles and the uncertainty around the roster, this is a very winnable game. Although the Lakers have been the worst three-point shooting team in the NBA, shooting 29.3% from behind the arc, they currently rank fourth in the NBA in points in the paint. Additionally, Sacramento is 28th in points in the paint allowed. Look for the Lakers to take advantage of Sacramento's poor rim protection and win their third game of the season. Furthermore, expect the two teams to combine to score more than 231 points.
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers ML (+155) and Over 231 (-110)
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