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LA Clippers (23-27) at Sacramento (12-40)
- When: Feb 6 2026, 10:00 PM
- Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
- TV: Prime Video
LA Clippers vs Sacramento Preview & Prediction
Spread: LA Clippers -3.5
Moneyline: LA Clippers (-165)
Total: 222.0
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Clippers enter this matchup as a 3.5 point favorite, but the bigger storyline is stability. Trade chatter swirled earlier in the week, yet Los Angeles remains built around Kawhi Leonard and its defensive identity. There is no Garland storyline here. This team is leaning into its established core.
Kawhi Leonard continues to be the steady hand. When he is aggressive early, the Clippers offense flows with purpose. They are at their best when they slow games down, limit turnovers and make opponents execute in the half court. That formula travels well.
Los Angeles has dropped two of its last three, but those losses came during a stretch of lineup adjustments and inconsistent shooting. The defensive effort has not disappeared. When locked in, this group still switches effectively and forces difficult shots late in the clock.
The key angle here is pace control. If the Clippers dictate tempo and keep Sacramento out of transition, they can grind this into a half court battle. That favors Los Angeles.
Player Prop Pick: Kawhi Leonard Over 27.5 Points
With Garland unavailable, the offensive load tightens around Kawhi. In competitive games, his usage rate spikes and he becomes the primary half court option late. Sacramento has struggled containing elite wings, especially in isolation and mid range sets. Expect Leonard to control tempo and attack mismatches repeatedly.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
DeAndre Hunter made his Kings debut with nine points in 26 minutes. He should be more comfortable here, but the bigger issue is execution. Sacramento has blown multiple tight contests and continues to struggle defensively in crunch time.
The core of Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Russell Westbrook remains intact. The talent is there. The results have not followed. Sacramento needs better perimeter containment, especially if Garland pushes pace.
Hunter fits the long wing mold Doug Christie wants alongside Keegan Murray, but chemistry takes time. Against a Clippers squad motivated to integrate a new star, Sacramento may find itself chasing.
Player Prop Pick: DeAndre Hunter Over 13.5 Points
Increased role and minutes should boost scoring opportunity at home.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
Sacramento has struggled closing games during its recent skid. The Clippers are more structured late and have the best closer on the floor. Expect Los Angeles to execute better in the final minutes.
Final Score: Clippers 113, Kings 107
Lean: LA Clippers -3.5
Total: Under 222.0
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