The Lakers will play the Kings on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings will tip-off on Monday, January 12th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, is currently 80.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 13-6 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings come to the floor sporting a 5-13 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 12th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 15th (115.9) for average points scored per game. The Sacramento Kings stand 26th, averaging 109.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.2 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 15th in the league. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 122.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 4-4 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, come to the game with a 1-7 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 23-13 overall record, while the Sacramento Kings have a 8-30 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Lakers face the Kings in Sacramento tonight... Get ready for a clash of titans at the Kings' venue... Lakers have a winning record, while the Kings are struggling... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best spreads and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of prop bets below for your enjoyment.
Best Lakers at Kings Odds
| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Sacramento Kings are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Sacramento Kings are the +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Kings
1/12/26 10:10pm EST | -9.5 -110+9.5 -110 |
Underdog Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Sacramento Kings underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings Prop Bets
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Lakers
Kings
Game to Overtime
1/12/26 10:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 120.5 o -105120.5 u -120Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 109.5 o -118109.5 u -110Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -15513.5 u +115Bet |
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DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -115Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -110Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -14522.5 u +110Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 34.5 o -11534.5 u -118Bet |
Malik Monk
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Maxime Raynaud
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Nique Clifford
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1186.5 u -115Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Zach LaVine
Points Scored
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -115Bet |
Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at SAC 1/12/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +8.0 | 15-10 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 22-14 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 0.0 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Sacramento Kings | 12 | 44 | 0.214 | +30.0 | 9-19 | 3-25 | 2-8 | 8-29 | 110.1 | 120.6 | -10.5 | L14 | 0-10 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Sacramento Kings Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +100000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Sacramento Kings Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.