Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 30 | 2025-26 NBA Season 

The Sacramento Kings will be visiting the LA Clippers as they look to finish the year on a high note. The Kings are looking to bounce back following a 125-101 loss against the LA Lakers, while the Clippers have won four straight games, with their most recent coming against the Eastern Conference's top seed Detroit Pistons, in which Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points.

The Kings are currently in the 14th seed in the Western Conference with an 8-24 record. Meanwhile, the Clippers are in the 13th spot in the West with a 10-21 slate.

Here is a preview of their 2025-2026 NBA regular season clash on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Intuit Dome in LA. The game is set to tip off at 11 p.m. Eastern time.

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Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers odds

Moneyline: Kings (+375) vs Clippers (-440)

Spread: Kings +10 (-105) vs Clippers -9.5 (-115)

Total (O/U): Kings -110 (o222) vs Clippers -110 (u222.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers preview

The Kings will be led by DeMar DeRozan, who is putting up 18.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He will be taking the offensive cudgels against the Clippers as their leading scorer, Zach LaVine, will not play due to an ankle injury.

Russell Westbrook will be backing him up as he is averaging 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. Against the Lakers, Westbrook notched 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists.

On the other hand, the Clippers will be bannered by Kawhi Leonard, who is fresh from a career-high tally. Leonard averages 27.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game this season.

James Harden will run the Clippers' offense as he is also averaging 26.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.

Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers betting tips

• DeMar DeRozan O/U 18.5 points – Take the over.
• Russell Westbrook O/U 14.5 points– Take the over.
• Kawhi Leonard O/U 27.5 points– Take the over.
• James Harden O/U 26.5 points– Take the under.

Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers prediction

We predict a win for the Clippers, considering their home court advantage and their ongoing winning streak. With their injuries, the Kings may have a hard time putting together an efficient offense against the Clippers' improving defense.

Our prediction: Clippers win by 17.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo