The 2020-21 NBA action continues with the approaching Kings vs. Lakers matchup at the Staples Center this Friday, April 30. This is the third and final meeting of the two teams, with the Kings taking the first win and the Lakers grabbing the second.

Despite narrow chances of making the playoffs, the Kings are ready to take on the defending champions and take the final win against the Lakers this season. Meanwhile, the Lakers currently sit in 5th in the Western Conference standings and are trying to improve their record before the postseason begins.

With that, NitroBetting News takes an in-depth look at the upcoming game, including major talking points that helps bettors lock in on the best picks. We also bring you the latest NBA odds, betting trends, and our very own expert betting predictions.

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Kings vs. Lakers Game Information

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 29, 2021

• When: Friday, April 30, 2021, 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
• TV: NBA TV / ESPN
• Radio: Sports 1140 KHTK (Kings) / 710 ESPNLA (Lakers)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: TBA

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Why Bet on the Sacramento Kings?

The Kings are coming from a tough loss to the No. 1 Western Conference team, Utah Jazz. They enter the game without key player De’Aaron Fox due to the league’s health and safety protocols. Thankfully, Harrison Barnes has taken charge and put his veteran skills on the court.

The forward brings his championship experience with Sacramento and delivers solid numbers for the team. His last game against the Mavs saw him score 19 points and collect 6 rebounds in just 24 minutes.

Apart from Harrison Barnes, the Kings will be relying on the pairing of Buddy Hield and Richaun Holmes. The two combined for 36 points in their last game and are looking to make a significant contribution to the scoreline come Friday night. Furthermore, Justin James has been impressive off the bench, who scored 16 points in his 17 minutes of play against the Jazz. These are the names that you should look out for in the upcoming bout.

Why Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers?

The Bulls made some trade deadline moves but haven’t really been consistently winning games of late. Nevertheless, having Nikola Vucevic in the middle is a huge upgrade for the Bulls, who are averaging 111.3 points per game, which is only 19th in the NBA this season.

Also worth noting is the uncertainty of Zach LaVine’s availability against Milwaukee due to health and safety protocol issues. Chicago’s recent loss to the New York Knicks does not make things easier either, so they will have to dig deep and make the necessary adjustments before tipoff.

With hopes of keeping their playoff dreams alive, we expect this Bulls team to be more ruthless coming into the game, and Nikola Vucevic is the man to watch. The center stepped up for the team to cover for Zach LaVine’s absence. Vucevic recorded 26 points and collected an astonishing 18 rebounds in the loss to the Knicks. His strength in the paint along with his three-point shooting at 48% this season can cause problems for the Bucks.

Kings vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Bucks are 7-3 in their last 10 away games.
• The Bucks are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone over 5 times in the Bucks’ last 10 games.
• The Bulls are 5-5 in their last 10 home games.
• The Bulls are 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone under 8 times in the Bulls’ last 10 home games.

Kings vs. Lakers Expert Betting Prediction

With homecourt advantage and a Nikola Vucevic in form, the Bulls can make it difficult for the Bucks to pull away. Although the Bucks have the upper hand on paper, the Bulls can still produce surprising scenarios that if their opponents leave some wiggle room.

The Bucks have been in decent form following their win against Charlotte to go with a healthy lineup, which can bother the Bulls’ relatively weaker defense. Nonetheless, this is going to be an exciting match for fans of both teams as well as bettors looking to capitalize on their picks.

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