Kings vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 12, 2026, 10:41PM | Published: Jan 12, 2026, 5:06PM
The Sacramento Kings will face the favoured Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Russell Westbrook, the Kings are up against a Lakers side that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Kings vs Lakers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Sacramento vs LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 78% chance of defeating the Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Lakers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Kings $4.00, Lakers $1.26
- Line: Kings +9.5 ($1.87), Lakers -9.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Kings at $4.00 and the Lakers at $1.26.
The Kings are listed as 9.5-point underdogs against the Lakers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lakers (-9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kings (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Kings vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.26 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +9.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Kings vs Lakers predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Kings vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Lakers at Golden 1 Center this Tuesday is the Lakers winning 118-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sacramento vs LA Lakers game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Kings vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Lakers at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs LA Lakers predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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