Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Prediction: Kings to win the decisive match in California

The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento State will play the decisive game of the California NBA Summer League Tournament. Who will be stronger and take the trophy? We will choose several options for betting at once. 

Lakers prove great on offense

In the tournament's first two games, the Lakers showed an excellent offense. First, LAL defeated Miami 100-66 and then scored 100 points against Golden State. No matter how you look at it, it's just a great job.

Separately on the Lakers roster at the tournament, we should mention, of course, the sons of Scotty Pippen and Shaquille O'Neal. The former is a speedy guard who is in the starting lineup. The second is a heavy forward coming off the bench. Both guard McClung, already making his NBA debut, and forward Cole Swider of Syracuse College left a good impression.

Sacramento focused on defense

While the Lakers proved to be a very potent offensive team, Sacramento won their games primarily on defense. First, the Kings beat Golden State, 86-68; then they took on Miami, 81-64.

Especially close attention on the Sacramento Kings roster is given to Keegan Murray, the #4 pick of the last year's draft forward from Iowa. Murray scored only 9 points in his first game against the Heat, but he scored 26 points against Golden State. Truly a talent.

Head-to-head encounters

In the last four face-offs in the summer tournament, there have been three wins for the Los Angeles Lakers and only one for Sacramento.

Expert Betting Tips

Los Angeles Lakers have scored 200 points in their two opening games of the tournament, but they are sure to have a harder time against Sacramento. With No. 4 draft pick Murray, the Kings are likely to throw a lot of LAL on offense. And second, the Kings appear to be a more balanced team in terms of defense in this tournament. So, the Lakers' show basketball may not work in this upcoming game.

Prediction: Sacramento will win.

Betting options:

• H2 (+1.5) for 1.66;
• ITO2 (85.5) for 1.759;
• W2+TO (171.5) for 3.50.

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