Kings vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 10/27/2024

By: Ricky MacKenzie |

Last Updated: 10/26/2024 at 1:11 AM ET

Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers 10/26/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/27/2024, 2:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: LAL -3.5 ; O/U 234.5

Kings vs Lakers Prediction

This Tuesday, De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings will head to Crypto.com Arena to take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Get our free NBA Picks all season long! The Sacramento Kings enter this game with a record of 0-1, following a narrow 117-115 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves this past Thursday. De’Aaron Fox has been leading the charge for Sacramento, putting up a strong individual performance despite the team’s recent setback. The Kings will need Fox and supporting players like Domantas Sabonis to step up if they hope to secure their first win of the season.

The Kings have shown flashes of potential, but their close loss to the Timberwolves highlighted the need for improvement in closing out tight games. Sacramento’s defense will need to be on point to contain LeBron James and the Lakers’ offense, which has already shown its capabilities early in the season.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, on the other hand, enter this game with a 1-0 record, having beaten the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 last Tuesday. The Lakers demonstrated a balanced offensive attack and solid defense, with James leading the way. The addition of key role players has strengthened the Lakers’ rotation, giving them depth that could pose a challenge for Sacramento.

The Lakers are aiming to build on their strong start to the season and will look to exploit any defensive lapses by the Kings. James, along with Anthony Davis, is expected to lead the Lakers’ efforts on both ends of the floor.

Kings vs Lakers Pick Analysis

This game will be a close matchup, with both sides eager to make a statement. The Lakers have the edge with their home-court advantage and recent form, but the Kings, hungry for their first win, will be looking to push them to the limit. Take the Lakers to cover. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win 112-105.

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