- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-11.5)
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The struggling Sacramento Kings (1-6) will take on the high-flying Los Angeles Lakers (6-2) at the Golden 1 Center this Wednesday. Oddsmakers have marked Los Angeles as 11.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 238.5.
In their previous outing, the Lakers bested the Miami Heat with a decisive score of 138-117. The Lakers committed 28 fouls compared to Miami’s 23 and successfully made 16 out of 41 attempts from beyond the arc. Miami, for their part, managed a free throw conversion rate of 71.4%, hitting 25 of 35 attempts. The Heat also secured 34 rebounds (7 on the offensive end) and recorded 4 blocks, alongside 28 assists and 7 steals. On defense, the Lakers allowed a shooting percentage of 50.7% from Miami, who shot 38 of 75. Los Angeles also posted impressive stats with 39 assists, forcing 19 turnovers and achieving 8 steals of their own. The Lakers grabbed a total of 41 rebounds, with 10 offensive boards. At the free throw line, they converted 17 of 24 attempts for a success rate of 70.8%. Los Angeles finished with an outstanding field goal percentage of 57.3% (51 of 89) and drained 19 of their 43 three-point shots.
Luka Doncic was a standout performer who played a pivotal role in this matchup. Doncic shot 58.3% from the field, dished out 13 assists, and logged 36 minutes on the court, pulling down 7 rebounds while scoring 42 points on 14-of-24 shooting.
For the season, the Lakers hold a solid 6-2 record. They average 18.4 turnovers per game while committing 23.9 fouls. As a team, Los Angeles retrieves 40.1 rebounds per game and has dished out a total of 203 assists this season, ranking 7th in the league for assist averages. The Lakers are hitting 39.7% from three-point range (119 of 300) and boast an impressive free throw percentage of 78.5%. They score an average of 122.5 points per game, placing them 2nd in the league, and achieve a field goal percentage of 52.0%.
Defensively, the Lakers force 18.5 turnovers per game while committing 23.8 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 37.0% from beyond the arc and are ranked 19th in points allowed per game (115.3). The Lakers hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 46.0% (318 of 691) and yield 40.8 rebounds per game. They currently rank 29th in the NBA for assists surrendered, having given up 219 assists so far this season.
In their last game, the Kings notched a win against the Mavericks, closing out the match at 115-100. Sacramento allowed Dallas to grab 35 rebounds (10 offensive), and struggled from three-point range, shooting only 21.2% (7 of 33). They performed well at the free throw line, hitting 29 of 35 for an 82.9% success rate. The Mavericks shot 32 of 78 from the field, which is good for 41.0%. Sacramento shot a solid 52.4% overall (43 for 82) and converted on 44.2% of their three-point attempts (19 of 43). Dallas committed 15 fouls, providing Sacramento with 15 free throw attempts. The Kings managed to recover 42 rebounds (32 defensive, 10 offensive) throughout the game.
Darius Acuff Jr. emerged as a key player for the Kings, finishing with 25 points over 37 minutes, adding 6 assists to the team effort. He shot 47.6% (10 of 21) and snagged 5 rebounds.
Sacramento’s season record currently sits at 1-6. The Kings average 23.4 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 75.2%. They are averaging 24.6 assists per game, ranking 27th in the league, while also averaging 17.3 turnovers per game. To this point in the season, the Kings have scored a total of 771 points (110.1 per game) and are averaging 40.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, Sacramento has a shooting percentage of 46.2%, which positions them 16th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Kings rank 29th in points allowed per game with 124.3. They force an average of 15.4 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 50.6% from the field (30th in the league). The Sacramento defense yields a 36.9% shooting rate from three-point range and allows opponents to convert 77.6% of free throw attempts. They relinquish 28.4 assists and 44.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 26th and 15th in the league, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Los Angeles (-11.5)
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