Los Angeles @ Sacramento Picks & Props

Malik Monk has scored 19.7 points per game over the last 10 games, 3.6 more than he's scored overall this year. Malik Monk has sunk 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 more than he's converted from three in all games this year. In regard to scoring, the Kings's terrific 126.2 points per game comes in as the best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 6th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings. Malik Monk will likely see a spike in efficiency across the board in light of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Rui Hachimura has successfully made 65.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 11.6% higher than he's converted over the course of the season when playing on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura measures in the 86th percentile for three-point effectiveness when playing on the road with an impressive 44.6% rate this year. Rui Hachimura has tallied 31.9 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. In regard to offense, the Lakers's fantastic 47.3% field goal rate measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 25 games. The matchup against the Sacramento Kings is a strong one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 6th-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (52.6%).

Max Christie has made 61.7% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games, 24.1% more than he's made in all games this season. Max Christie has averaged 29.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.5 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. In regard to offense, the Lakers's fantastic 47.3% field goal rate measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 25 games. This year, the other team's starting SGs have put up 18.1 points per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Kings, resulting in a favorable matchup for offensive efficiency. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the Lakers.

Kevin Huerter has sunk 2.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's made over the course of the season. In regard to scoring, the Kings's terrific 126.2 points per game comes in as the best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 6th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings. Kevin Huerter has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 22.9% more than he's put through the net overall this year. Kevin Huerter will likely see a rise in output in all facets of the game considering having the home court advantage in this contest.

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 5.4 threes per game when playing away from home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile out of all players in the NBA. In regard to offense, the Lakers's fantastic 47.3% field goal rate measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 25 games. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the Lakers. D'Angelo Russell has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 9.7% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year away from home.

Keegan Murray has averaged 36.2 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 97th percentile. In regard to scoring, the Kings's terrific 126.2 points per game comes in as the best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a good one for three-point attempts; the other team's starting PFs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The 6th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings. Keegan Murray has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 10.4% more than he's converted in all games this season.

DeMar DeRozan has averaged 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's averaged in all games this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Kings. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create added chances for scoring and assists, but the Kings rank 10thworst in in the NBA with just 10.2 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 15 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 1.9 free throws per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Domantas Sabonis has sunk 9.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.7 more than he's converted overall this year on his home court. Domantas Sabonis has converted 62.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 20.2% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. Among all players in the NBA, Domantas Sabonis rates in the 95th percentile for playing time, posting a massive 35.3 minutes per game while on his home court this year. In regard to scoring, the Kings's terrific 126.2 points per game comes in as the best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 6th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings.

Out of all players in the NBA, De'Aaron Fox registers in the 98th percentile, putting up an enormous 26.2 points per game this year. Among all players in the league, De'Aaron Fox ranks in the 83rd percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc while on his home court, putting up 5.9 per game this year. Among all players in the league, De'Aaron Fox places in the 99th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 36.9 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. In regard to scoring, the Kings's terrific 126.2 points per game comes in as the best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 6th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Kings.

The matchup against Sacramento is a hard one for three-point shots; when the Sacramento Kings are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have posted the 9th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (30.6%). The 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Lakers. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 6thworst in in the NBA with only 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. Austin Reaves will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally reduces player production in all stat categories.

Anthony Davis has failed to convert 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's missed in all games this year. The number of 3-pointers hit against Domantas Sabonis has been quite low (0.6 per game) when defending fellow starting Cs this year (19th percentile). The 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Lakers. Offensive rebounds save possession and bring about bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers rank 6thworst in in the NBA with only 9.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs against Domantas Sabonis has been very low this year (2.1 free throw attempts per game when they are playing at home: 19th percentile).

LeBron James has attempted 20.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 more than he's attempted overall this year. LeBron James has been on the court for 35.2 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 92nd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. LeBron James has tallied 1.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least lowest-fouling players in the NBA (25th percentile). In regard to offense, the Lakers's fantastic 47.3% field goal rate measures as the 9th-most in the league over the last 25 games. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 6.1 three attempts per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Kings, resulting in a strong matchup.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Keon Ellis has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.