Kings vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 13, 2026, 3:10AM | Published: Jan 12, 2026, 5:06PM
The Sacramento Kings will sqaure off with the favoured Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Russell Westbrook, the Kings are up against a Lakers team that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Kings vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Sacramento vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently 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 shown here:
- Head to Head: Kings $4.00, Lakers $1.26
- Line: Kings +9.5 ($1.87), Lakers -9.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 231 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 231 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 231-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% 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 231 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Kings vs Lakers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Kings vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Lakers at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday is the Lakers winning 118-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sacramento vs LA Lakers game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting 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 start 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 have been made after running 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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