Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers Prediction and Betting Tips | Mar. 9, 2025

The LA Clippers will face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday in what will be their third meeting of the 2024-25 season. This is an important game for both teams as they are neck and neck in the Western Conference.

The Clippers (34-29) are eighth in the West, with the Kings (33-29) a half-game behind at ninth.

Heading into this game, Sacramento has been in a fine groove, winning seven of its last 10 outings. The Clippers, on the other hand, are struggling, only winning four of their last 10 games.

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Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

The Kings-Clippers game is scheduled to take place at Intuit Dome on Sunday. The game is set to begin at 9:30 p.m. EST (6:30 p.m. PT) and can be streamed live via NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Kings (+188) vs Clippers (-227)

Odds: Kings (+6) vs. Clippers (-6)

Total (O/U): Kings (o221.5 -110) vs. Clippers (u221.5 -110)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to tipoff, as the odds listed were based on available information at the time of writing.

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Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers Preview

The Clippers have won both of their games against the Kings this season, but both games were in November.

In a 107-98 win on Nov. 8, Norman Powell led the Clippers with 31 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. The Clippers won 104-88 on Nov. 22 despite Sacramento’s trio of De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan combining for 69 points.

However, Sunday’s game will likely play out differently. The Kings have performed better since trading Fox for Zach LaVine. The team has taken a step forward on defense and looks like a force to be reckoned with.

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Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers Predicted Starting Lineup

Kings

PG: Keon Ellis | SG: Zach LaVine | SF: DeMar DeRozan | PF: Keegan Murray | C: Jonas Valanciunas

Clippers

PG: James Harden | SG: Kris Dunn | SF: Amir Coffey | PF: Kawhi Leonard | C: Ivica Zubac

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Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers Betting Tips

James Harden has come to life and is averaging 25.8 points, 8.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds over his last five games. The Beard also had a monster outing against the Pistons, where he recorded 50 points in 24 attempts. It is likely that he will end up surpassing his points prop of 25.5 on Sunday.

Iviza Zubac has grabbed a minimum of 10 rebounds over his last five outings and is averaging 12.5 rebounds per game this season. With Domantas Sabonis out for the Kings, Zubac will have all the opportunities to grab some extra rebounds for his team tonight. As such, it would be smart to bet on him to clear his rebounds prop of 13.5.

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Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers Prediction

The LA Clippers have been struggling, but they’re still a much better team in comparison to the Sacramento Kings. Even though James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are past their best years, they should be able to deal with the Kings. Expect the LA Clippers to cover the spread and grab a much-needed win.