The Kings will play the Lakers on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 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
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Sacramento Kings currently have a 83.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 90.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings currently have a 3-13 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 7-5 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Sacramento Kings currently rank 21st (112.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 10th averaging 116.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.0 points against the Sacramento Kings, ranking them 5th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Sacramento Kings have notched a 1-3 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 3-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Sacramento Kings have a 8-23 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 19-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Sacramento Kings be sailin' into enemy waters...
Lakers fans be shoutin' and cheerin' for their home team victory...
The Kings be strugglin' with a dismal 8-23 season record...
The Lakers be holdin' strong with a 19-10 overall standin'...
See you courtside at today's game, me hearties... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, if ye dare... Onward to victory or defeat, may the best team prevail... Arrrgh!
Best Kings at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -12.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Sacramento Kings are +12.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kings
Lakers
12/28/25 9:40pm EST | +12.5 -105-12.5 -115 |
Underdog Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +12.5 Sacramento Kings underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -12.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Kings
Lakers
Game to Overtime
12/28/25 9:40pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -118Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -118Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -118Bet |
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DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1557.5 u +120Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1454.5 u +105Bet |
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Keon Ellis
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -125Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 34.5 o -11834.5 u -110Bet |
Malik Monk
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -125Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1459.5 u +105Bet |
Maxime Raynaud
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Nique Clifford
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -115Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 35.5 o -11535.5 u -115Bet |
Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at LAL 12/28/25 9:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 26 | 16 | 0.619 | +9.0 | 12-8 | 14-8 | 4-5 | 19-11 | 116.3 | 116.5 | -0.2 | W2 | 5-5 |
| Sacramento Kings | 12 | 32 | 0.273 | +24.0 | 9-15 | 3-17 | 2-7 | 8-25 | 110.8 | 120.7 | -9.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
Sacramento Kings & Los Angeles Lakers 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.
Sacramento Kings Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +3500 Bet |
Sacramento Kings & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers 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 Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at 9:40 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 Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers 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.