Los Angeles @ Sacramento Picks & Props

D'Angelo Russell has attempted 5.4 threes per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 79th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Kings have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Lakers. D'Angelo Russell has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 9.7% higher than he's made over the course of the year while playing away from home. As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been very successful at getting to the free-throw line: 2nd-best in the league this year, tallying 24.3 foul shots per game.

Malik Monk has notched 20.0 points per game over the last 10 games, 3.8 higher than he's notched overall this season. Malik Monk has successfully made 3.7 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Malik Monk has tallied 34.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.7 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. The Kings have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings.

This year, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 18.1 points per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Sacramento Kings, resulting in a positive matchup for offensive production. The Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Kings have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Lakers. As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers have been very successful at getting to the free-throw line: 2nd-best in the league this year, tallying 24.3 foul shots per game. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 4.7 foul shots per game (highest in the NBA) against the Sacramento Kings, succeeding in their efforts to draw fouls.

Kevin Huerter has converted 51.4% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 13.1% more than he's converted overall this season. Kevin Huerter has made 2.6 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year. The Kings have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Kings are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 9th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

DeMar DeRozan has tallied 34.2 minutes per game while on his home court this year, placing him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Kings have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 5.8 three attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Lakers, identifying this as a good matchup. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Kings are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 9th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Rui Hachimura has converted 58.1% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 7.3% more than he's made overall this season. Rui Hachimura has made 42.9% of his shots from behind the three-point arc while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league. Rui Hachimura has played 38.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the Kings is a positive one for scoring; the other team's starting PFs have put up the 6th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (52.6%). The Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Domantas Sabonis has attempted 16.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games while at home, 3.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season at home. Domantas Sabonis has made 57.4% of his three-point shots over the last 10 games, 12.6% more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Domantas Sabonis registers in the 96th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 35.5 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Kings have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings.

Keegan Murray has averaged 36.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 97th percentile. The Kings have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for three-point attempts; opposing starting PFs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.6). The 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Kings are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from being pitted against the 9th-speediest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

Among all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves ranks in the 92nd percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, averaging 7.5 per game this year. Austin Reaves has tallied 33.8 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 89th percentile. The Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Kings have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Lakers. Austin Reaves has made 3.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's sunk in all games this year.

The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 5.7 rate, LeBron James's number of free throw attempts has regressed this year to 4.4 free throw attempts per game. LeBron James will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally lowers stat production for all stats.

Out of all players in the league, De'Aaron Fox rates in the 98th percentile, logging a whopping 26.2 points per game this year. De'Aaron Fox has attempted 5.9 shots from behind the three-point arc per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 82nd percentile out of all players in the league. De'Aaron Fox has been on the court for 37.3 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 99th percentile. The Kings have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games as the home team. The 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Sacramento Kings.

Anthony Davis has attempted 22.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 3.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Anthony Davis has been on the court for 35.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 95th percentile. The rate of field goals hit against Domantas Sabonis has been quite high (59.5%) when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (75th percentile). The Lakers have played at the 9th-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Kings have played at the 8th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Lakers.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.