Henry Roldán
Clippers vs Kings on Saturday will be the second meeting of both teams in the new NBA 2022-23 season, and they will close the day of the best basketball in the world.
The Los Angeles team defeated the Lakers in their first game of the season in a great match that ended with a 103-97 score. Meanwhile, Sacramento lost at home to the Trail Blazers with a 115-108 score.
Here, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of the Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Clippers vs Kings NBA Regular Season Game on October 22, 2022.
- Where: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, California.
- When: Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10:00 PM E.T.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM.
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Betting on Los Angeles Clippers
- Regular season record: 1-0.
- Spread: -4.5.
- BetMGM Moneyline: (-189).
- Over/Under: To be defined.
In a tough game against their city rivals, the Clippers got the best out of the match against the Lakers and started their season off with the right foot.
As many as six Los Angeles players scored double digits on Thursday night, including 15 from John Wall, who came off the bench in his debut with the organization. Kawhi Leonard also came off the bench after sitting out last season, as he was recovering from a knee injury, and scored 14 points in 21 minutes.
Despite the close result, the Clippers dominated over the Lakers at several parts of the game, and, at one point, they took the lead with as many as 16 points of difference. The team was outrebounded 58-38, outshot from the field and especially from long distance, where they finished 31% to 20%.
With the return of Leonard the Clippers undoubtedly obtained a great win before having to travel to Sacramento, where they have won three of their last four games.
Betting on the Sacramento Kings
- Regular season record: 0-1.
- Spread: +4.5.
- BetMGM Moneyline: (+155).
- Over/Under: To be defined.
Coach Mike Brown’s era in Sacramento did not get off to a good start despite the fact that they fought throughout the game against Portland.
The Kings were outscored in the first half to the point of being down by 14 points, but turned the score around in the third quarter to go up by 10 at one point.
De’Aaron Fox led the offense with 33 points in 35 minutes played, while Kevin Huerter contributed with another 23 points in Sacramento’s lost cause.
The Trail Blazers took advantage of a poor offensive performance by the Kings, as well as their defense miscues and technical fouls, to take control with less than three minutes on the game clock. Sacramento can’t afford to make the same mistakes on Saturday when they go against a team as experienced as the Clippers.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite having a young team, the Kings showed character against Portland to come from behind on several occasions during the match. Mike Brown’s touch could already be starting to show, especially in trying to stop the 16-season playoff drought.
The Clippers had a great performance against the Lakers despite struggling a bit in the third quarter. Leonard’s return is very important to them, as well as what John Wall can do. Sacramento is a good ground for them, and they have a 6-1 record playing against the Spread at home to the Kings.
Prediction: Clippers to win (LAC 116 – SAC 110).
