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A game featuring one of the NBA’s top defensive squads versus one of the highest-scoring teams sees the Los Angeles Clippers (33-28) battle the Sacramento Kings (33-25) at Crypto.com Arena on February 24, 2023. The Clippers are fourth in points conceded per game (111.1), and the Kings are first in points scored (119.7). The Clippers are favored by 7.5 points. The point total is 238.5 points in this contest.
How to bet Clippers vs. Kings
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Clippers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Clippers have -271 odds to pick up the win, while the Kings are listed at +220 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 238.5 points.
Clippers vs. Kings Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Clippers vs. Kings Betting Trends
The Clippers have played 61 games, with 31 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has won 26, or 70.3%, of the 37 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Clippers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 27 times in 58 opportunities (46.6%).
The Kings have 31 wins against the spread in 58 games this season. Sacramento has been the moneyline underdog 22 total times this season. Sacramento has finished 9-13 in those games. Kings games this season have eclipsed the over/under 48.3% of the time (28 out of 58 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Clippers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | 44 | 23.3 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 3 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 34 | 22.1 | 6.2 | 4 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| Norman Powell | 50 | 17 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Russell Westbrook | 52 | 15.9 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Eric Gordon | 49 | 13 | 2.1 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 53 | 24.9 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 56 | 18.8 | 12.4 | 6.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Harrison Barnes | 58 | 14.9 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Kevin Huerter | 55 | 14.8 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Malik Monk | 55 | 13.5 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Clippers: Ivica Zubac: Out (Calf)
Kings: KZ Okpala: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Clippers
Because of Los Angeles’ offensive struggles this season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 111.4 points per game, it has been forced to rely on its defense, which ranks fourth-best in the league by giving up 111.1 points per game. The Clippers are scoring 108.3 points per game this year at home, which is 5.8 fewer points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (114.1). On offense, the Clippers have picked up their production a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 115 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 111.4 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
With 12.7 threes per game, Los Angeles is ninth in the NBA. It has a 37.8% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks sixth in the league. The Clippers are attempting 52.3 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 60.9% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 68.6% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 33.5 three-pointers per contest, which are 39.1% of their shots (and 31.4% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
On offense, Sacramento is the best squad in the league (119.7 points per game). On defense, it is 22nd (117.2 points allowed per game). In 2022-23 the Kings are averaging 8.7 more points per game at home (123.9) than on the road (115.2). The Kings are scoring 120.4 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.7 more than their average for the season (119.7).
Beyond the arc, Sacramento is seventh in the league in 3-pointers made per game (13.3). It is 10th in 3-point percentage at 36.6%. The Kings attempt 41.5% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 58.5% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 30.7% of the Kings’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 69.3% are 2-pointers.
Clippers vs. Kings Predictions and Pick
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