Kings at Lakers 11/15/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 11/15/2019 at 11:00 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings look for their third straight victory on Friday when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers. The Kings defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday 107-99 and improved to 4-6. Bodgan Bogdanovic scored 25 points and handed out 10 assists while Nemanja Bjelica scored 19 and grabbed 12 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox missed his first game since injuring his ankle.

Buddy Hield is the Kings leader in scoring with an average of 18.3 points per game. De’Aaron Fox leads the Kings in assists with an average of 7.0 per game, while Richaun Holmes leads the Kings in rebounding with an average of 7.3 per game. In all seven players for the Kings are averaging double-figures in scoring.

The Lakers improved to 9-2 on the season after defeating the Golden State Warriors 120-94 on Wednesday. LeBron James led the Lakers with 23 points and 12 assists in just three quarters of action, while Kyle Kuzma scored 22 and JaVale McGee added 18 points and 17 rebounds. Anthony Davis did not play due to a sore shoulder.

Anthony Davis is leading the Lakers in scoring and rebounding with averages of 26.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. LeBron James is second in scoring and the leader in assists with averages of 23.9 points and 11.1 assists per game. Kyle Kuzma, with an average of 13.7 points per game, is the only other Lakers player averaging double-figures in scoring.

Sacramento is without its second leading scorer and leader in assists De’Aaron Fox who is out with an ankle injury. The Kings have failed to cover the number in each of their last 4 head-to-head with the Lakers and in 4 of the last 5 played in Los Angeles. The Lakers on the other hand have covered the number in 7 of their last 8 at home. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover ATS 127-115.

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