NBA 2025-2026: Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Los Angeles Clippers

Home Team
85.0%
VS

Sacramento Kings

Away Team
15.0%
2025-2026 Season

Starting Five Matchup

PG
Darius Garland
OR
117.0
DR
119.8
PTS
17.8
VS
Russell Westbrook
OR
102.4
DR
120.0
PTS
15.5
SG
Kris Dunn
OR
118.5
DR
116.4
PTS
7.8
VS
Nique Clifford
OR
90.7
DR
121.3
PTS
7.6
SF
Derrick Jones Jr.
OR
128.0
DR
117.9
PTS
11.2
VS
DeMar DeRozan
OR
121.8
DR
123.0
PTS
18.4
PF
Kawhi Leonard
OR
125.2
DR
112.4
PTS
28.2
VS
Precious Achiuwa
OR
113.8
DR
118.4
PTS
8.7
C
Brook Lopez
OR
96.7
DR
115.3
PTS
7.8
VS
Maxime Raynaud
OR
112.9
DR
120.2
PTS
10.9
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

Los Angeles Clippers are the pick to win (85.0% probability). Expected starting five — Los Angeles Clippers: Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Kawhi Leonard, Brook Lopez. Expected starting five — Sacramento Kings: Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, Maxime Raynaud.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The model expects a combined 236.05 points, signaling a fast, high-scoring game where both teams should push the pace. The expected spread is +10.41 for the home team, giving the Clippers a sizable 10.41-point edge on their home floor.

🏀 Total Points Predictions

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Expected Total Points in Game 236.1 Most likely outcome: 236 points
📊 Total Points Probability Distribution
Distribution

Probability of each total points outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total points ≤ X

📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Los Angeles Clippers - Sacramento Kings) 10.4 Most likely outcome: 10 points
📊 Spread Probability Distribution
Distribution

Probability of each spread outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

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ELO Rating Trends

Clippers’ power rating is rising strongly (+35.3 over five games) while the Kings show a modest rise (+10.4).

Los Angeles Clippers

1568.4 +35.3 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-03-13 Chicago Bulls 1568.4 +5.2
2026-03-11 Minnesota Timberwolves 1563.2 +11.6
2026-03-09 New York Knicks 1551.6 +11.8
2026-03-07 Memphis Grizzlies 1539.8 +6.7
2026-03-06 San Antonio Spurs 1533.1 —

Sacramento Kings

1326.4 +10.4 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-03-11 Charlotte Hornets 1326.4 -4.3
2026-03-10 Indiana Pacers 1330.7 +9.4
2026-03-08 Chicago Bulls 1321.3 +13.6
2026-03-05 New Orleans Pelicans 1307.7 -8.3
2026-03-03 Phoenix Suns 1316.0 —

NBA ELO Power Rankings

Curious how these teams stack up league-wide? Check the full ELO standings, progression charts, and conference breakdowns.

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Los Angeles Clippers

4-1 in last 5
W W W W L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Chicago Bulls 119 108 +11
Minnesota Timberwolves 153 128 +25
New York Knicks 126 118 +8
Memphis Grizzlies 123 120 +3
San Antonio Spurs 112 116 -4

Sacramento Kings

2-3 in last 5
L W W L L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Charlotte Hornets 109 117 -8
Indiana Pacers 114 109 +5
Chicago Bulls 126 110 +16
New Orleans Pelicans 123 133 -10
Phoenix Suns 103 114 -11

Game Analysis

The Clippers enter riding a three-game winning streak (wins of 119-108, 153-128, 126-118) and have averaged 132.7 points over that stretch while allowing 118.0, indicating their offense is in form. The Kings are 2-1 in their last three (109-117 loss, 114-109 win, 126-110 win) and have scored 116.3 points per game while allowing 112.0, a respectable output but noticeably lower than L.A.’s recent scoring surge. Looking at starters, the Clippers’ five average an offensive rating of 117.08, defensive rating of 116.36, and 14.56 points made per player; Sacramento’s projected five average an offensive rating of 108.32, defensive rating of 120.58, and 12.22 points made per player. That gap — better offensive efficiency and a cleaner defensive profile for L.A. — should translate into the scoring and margin advantages shown above.

Final Prediction

The Clippers’ stronger recent form, higher combined offensive rating (117.08 vs 108.32) and better defensive rating (116.36 vs 120.58) give them the clear edge. Watch how Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers’ supporting scoring hold up against DeMar DeRozan — that matchup will decide whether the Kings can keep this within single digits.

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