LA Clippers (7-9) vs. Sacramento Kings (9-6)
LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings 11/29/23 – In the highly competitive world of top-tier sports handicapping, the upcoming NBA clash between the LA Clippers and the Sacramento Kings on November 29, 2023, is a must-watch. Both teams have shown flashes of strong play to start the year but have been inconsistent. This game will be a good test to see if either team can build some momentum.
The Clippers’ early season struggles can mostly be attributed to poor shooting, ranking 20th in the league at 44.1% from the field. However, Paul George has played well, averaging 24.2 points per game on 46% shooting. If LA’s role players can step up, they have a chance to turn things around.
Meanwhile, Sacramento seems to have taken a step forward this year behind stellar play from De’Aaron Fox who’s scoring a career-high 29.9 points per contest. However, the Kings have continued to struggle defensively, ranking 23rd by allowing 115.7 points per game. Containing George will be key if they want to protect their home court.
LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings 11/29/23 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Golden 1 Center |
| TV: | NBAt |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Paul George (F) vs De’Aaron Fox (PG)
Paul George has been one of the few bright spots for a Clippers team trying to overcome injuries. Despite little help, he’s posting MVP-caliber numbers by averaging nearly 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists per game. However, George has struggled with efficiency, shooting just 41% from the field. He’ll need to shoulder the load on both ends of the floor for LA to have a chance.
De’Aaron Fox seems to have taken his game to another level this season, averaging career-highs across the board. His blistering quickness has proven difficult for opponents to contain as he’s getting over 10 free throw attempts per game. While turnovers remain an issue, Fox’s dominance on the offensive end has sparked Sacramento’s solid start. His individual matchup against Patrick Beverly will be a huge factor in this contest.
This marquee showdown of All-Star talents couldswing the game for their respective clubs. With George lacking help and Fox excelling as Sacramento’s lead initiator, the Kings may have the backcourt edge on their home floor. Ultimately, whichever star guard can exploit more favorable matchups and keep their team in rhythm will give their side the best chance to win.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: LA Clippers -109, Total Odds: 231
The Clippers are slight road favorites despite their inferior record, likely due to the star power of Paul George. However, Sacramento has fared better against the spread at home and could cover if De’Aaron Fox continues his hot streak. The over/under is quite high and may come down to whether George gets enough scoring support for the Clippers. Still, both teams rank in the bottom ten defensively and play at an uptempo pace, making the over enticing.
LA Clippers Betting Trends
The Clippers have struggled against the spread with a 5-11 ATS record and are just 2-6 when taking points on the road. Los Angeles has seen the under hit in four straight and high-scoring affairs seem unlikely given their offensive woes. Backing the Clippers requires confidence George can will his team to an efficient scoring night.
Sacramento Kings Betting Trends
Sacramento has performed admirably against the spread with a 9-6 ATS record, including a stellar 6-4 mark as hosts. The Kings play fast and loose defensively leading to high totals, with 10 of their 15 games finishing over the projected point total. Their ATS success figures to continue if Sacramento’s offense keeps operating at an elite clip on their home floor.
LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings 11/29/2023 Betting Picks
The Kings feel like the savvier play catching what seems like too few points at home. Sacramento is outscoring opponents by over 6 points per game in their building and is far more trustworthy offensively than the Clippers. Look for hot-shooting De’Aaron Fox to give Los Angeles fits for 48 minutes. Back the Kings and the over at 231 for top NBA picks today.
Free Pick & Prediction: Sacramento Kings 120, LA Clippers 114