Pacific Division foes will collide when the Los Angeles Clippers (2-0) play the Sacramento Kings (1-1) at the Staples Center. The game starts at 10:30 pm ET on Saturday, Oct. 31 and can be seen on NBA, PRI and CSA.
The Clippers beat the Bucks 104-97 on Thursday. Blake Griffin was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting. The Kings are coming off a 132-95 win over the 76ers on Friday. Rudy Gay stood out, accounting for 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Clippers winning the first matchup 111-106. Griffin scored a game-high 33 points.
The Clippers are a substantial 11-point favorite at home and the Over/Under (O/U) for this matchup is set at 215 points. The Clippers have started off well with a 2-0 record Straight Up (SU) as well as Against The Spread (ATS). The Clippers are one of the best in the NBA in terms of field-goal percentage, shooting a stellar .479 from the field. Crossing over to the defensive side of the court, the Clippers are the top team in the league at blocking shots, averaging 8.5 blocks per game.
On the other side, the Kings have shown some flaws to start the season and are 0-1 SU and ATS. Sacramento makes opponents pay for turning the ball over, ranking fifth in points off turnovers with an average of 23.5 per game.
In their previous meeting this season, Los Angeles beat Sacramento, bumping its SU record to 9-1 over the Kings in their last 10 meetings. Additionally, with a 6-4 record, the Clippers have the advantage ATS. Los Angeles and Sacramento both held the advantage in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers once over the last 10 games.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAC, ATS Winner – Sac, O/U – Over
Notes
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 10 games.
LA Clippers are 16-7 SU in their last 23 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games at home.
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
LA Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games at home.
LA Clippers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Sacramento.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Sacramento.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 12 games when playing at home against Sacramento.
LA Clippers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Sacramento.
Los Angeles is a perfect 1-0 SU record against the Pacific Division, while Sacramento has split its meetings against the division (1-1).
On average, Sacramento puts up 104.0 points per game (ranked 13th), while Los Angeles allows 96.0 points per game (ranked 11th).
The Kings are winless this season when they allow at least 100 points (0-1). Conversely, Los Angeles is undefeated when it reaches the century mark with a record of 2-0.
The Clippers have a defensive rating of 99.3 (ranked 16th), while the Kings rank fourth for their offensive rating of 108.2.
The Sacramento Kings have one of the best field goal percentages this season, ranking third in the league with a FG% of 47.7%. The Los Angeles Clippers are undefeated with a 1-0 record in games where opponents have a similar or higher FG%.
Los Angeles makes an average of 20.5 assists per game (ranked 16th). Sacramento ranks higher in assists with 25.0 (ranked fourth).
Los Angeles averages a league-best 8.5 blocks per game. Sacramento ranks 16th with 5.0 blocks per game.
The Los Angeles Clippers rank 24th in offensive rebounding, while the Sacramento Kings rank sixth in defensive rebounding.
Sacramento makes 7.0 steals per game on average. In games where it gives up 7 or more steals, Los Angeles is undefeated at 2-0.
