Sacramento Kings at LA Clippers, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Tuesday, December 30, 2025
It’s a Californian battle on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Read our Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction along with along with our other NBA Picks. The Kings are 8-24 overall this season and they have lost four straight road games. The Kings have also lost 11 of their last 14 games entering this matchup. The Clippers are 10-21, but they have been playing much better winning four straight games. These two teams that are hoping to turn things around with tip-off set for 11 P.M. EST.
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Sacramento struggles continue especially on the road
Sacramento is 8-24 overall this season. The Kings are in second to last place in the Western Conference. They also have the fourth worst record in the sport. The Kings are five games back of the Trail Blazers for the 10th spot in the conference. They have a 3-14 road record this season. The Kings have lost 11 of their last 14 games coming into this matchup. They have also lost four straight road games.
In their last game, the Kings lost 125-101 to the Lakers on Sunday, Dec. 28. Sacramento barely challenged in the game as their largest lead was just one point and they led for just 3% of the game. The Kings shot 48% from the field and 28% from behind the arc. The Kings were led in scoring through DeMar DeRozan with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
Zach LaVine leads the team with 20.2 points per game. Russell Westbrook is grabbing a team-high 6.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game.
The Kings are the second-worst offensive efficient team and the fourth-worst defensive team. The Kings also rank third-worst in rebounding.
The Kings are averaging 111.7 points per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the league. Sacramento is shooting 46.3% from the field, placing them 21st. They are also the 22nd ranked team in 3-point shooting, as they are hitting 34.9% from behind the arc.
On defense, Sacramento is allowing 122.1 points per game, which ranks fourth-worst. They are allowing 49.7% from the field, which is the worst defensive mark in the sport. The Kings are giving up 36% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 14th.
Sacramento is 12-20 against the spread this season. The Kings are 11-18 against the spread as an underdog. They are also 9-17 against the spread when playing versus the West. The Kings are also 6-12 against the spread with just one day of rest. The under is 18-14 when the Kings have played this season. The under is 13-10 after a Kings loss. The under is 11-7 when the Kings have one day of rest.
The Clippers riding four-game winning streak
Los Angeles is 10-21 overall this season. The Clippers are in 13th place in the West as they are 2.5 games back of a play-in round spot. Los Angeles has a 6-8 home record. The team has struggled this year, but they are finding form at the moment. After losing 10 of their last 11 games, the Clippers have won four straight games entering this game.
In their last game, the Clippers defeated Detroit 112-99 at home on Sunday, Dec. 28. It was an outrageous performance from Kawhi Leonard. He scored 55 points eclipsing the 50 point barrier for the first time in his career. It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Clippers as they shot 47% from the field and 41% from behind the arc.
Leonard leads the team with 27.5 points per game. Ivica Zubac is grabbing 11.1 rebounds while James Harden is passing for a team-leading 8.0 assists per game.
The Clippers are the 17th ranked offensive efficient team and the 24th ranked defensive efficient team. They are also the 20th ranked rebounding team.
The Clippers are averaging 111.5 points per game, which ranks third-worst. They are shooting 47.2% from the field, placing them 14th. Los Angeles is the ninth-best 3-point shooting team hitting 36.6% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Clippers are allowing 114.8 points per game, which ranks 12th-best. They are giving up 47.4% from the field, placing them 19th. The Clippers are also the fifth-worst 3-point defensive team, allowing 37.6% from deep.
The Clippers are 12-19 against the spread this season. They have covered in four straight games. They have also covered the spread in seven of their last 10 games. Los Angeles is 4-5 against the spread after a win. They are also 4-10 against the spread when playing at home. The Clippers are 7-9 against the spread with one day of rest. The under is 17-14 when the Clippers have played this season. The under is 6-3 after a Clippers win. The under is 9-6 when the Clippers are on equal rest.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Kings vs Clippers Spread Pick
- Los Angeles Clippers -11 (5 units)
The Clippers are moving in the right direction as they have won four straight games. This is a big game for them to continue their winning ways rather than succumbing to a poor loss like they have in the first part of the season. The Clippers offense and defense has improved especially with Kawhi Leonard popping off for 55-points in the last game. The Kings are struggling to do anything right at the moment. They are in the bottom four for offense, defense and rebounding. A long sustained run is all the Clippers need to pull away for an easy and they can easily accomplish this. The Clippers have covered in four straight games, too. The Kings are also 6-12 against the spread with just one day of rest.
Take the Clippers to cover.
Kings vs Clippers Over/Under Pick
- Under 223 (5 units)
The pace of this game will be played at a crawl. The Kings rank 18th in pace while the Clippers are the slowest team in the league. While defense isn't the calling card for either team, turnovers and a slow pace will make this a low scoring game. Poor offensive efficiency will also make this a game where offense isn’t dominating. The under is 6-3 after a Clippers win. The under is 9-6 when the Clippers are on equal rest. The under is 11-7 when the Kings have one day of rest.
Take the under.
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