Kings-Lakers Preview

The division rival Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 16-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Kings lost 117-96 to the Trail Blazers on Friday, as 4.5-point underdogs. The Trail Blazers covered th 4.5-point spread, and the 213 points sailed OVER the posted total of 198. Jason Thompson shot 6-for-9 from the field with 19 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss. Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 29 points on Friday, as the Lakers ran over the Nuggets 104-90 on Friday. The Lakers covered the 8.5-point spread, while the 194 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.5. Bryant shot 12-for-18 from the field with four rebounds, and Andrew Bynum had 13 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 3 straight games. Team records: Sacramento: 5-9 SU, 7-7 ATS Los Angeles: 10-1 SU, 8-3 ATS Sacramento most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Portland are 4-6 After playing Portland are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Denver are 6-4 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games LA Lakers are 21-2 SU in their last 23 games at home LA Lakers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Sacramento LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Sacramento Next up: Sacramento at Portland, Monday, November 24 LA Lakers home to New Jersey, Tuesday, November 25