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NBA Prop Bets: Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings (October 21, 2026)

The Sacramento Kings (0-0) face the Los Angeles Clippers (0-0) at Intuit Dome. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Clippers opened as 4.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Clippers at -185 and Kings at +154. The total points line is set at 226.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 116-110 LA Clippers.

  • The Clippers (-105) had a 42-41-0 ATS record last season, while the Kings (-115) held a record of 36-45-1.
  • The Clippers had a 41-40-2 O/U record last season (meaning 41 games went over the total points line, 40 went under and two resulted in a push). The Kings had a 42-40-0 O/U record last season.

Scoring Insights

  • The Clippers scored 113.8 points per game last season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the Kings averaged 111.0 (28th).
  • Defensively, the Clippers allowed 112.6 points per game last season (10th in the league), while the Kings gave up an average of 121.0 points (27th).

Game Style

What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams played last season?

Pace

  • The Clippers ranked 28th for pace last season, recording 96.5 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Kings were 18th on that scale with 99.2 possessions per contest.

Field Goal Split

  • Looking at field goal splits, 40.4% of the Clippers' field goal attempts came from three point range (23rd in the league), leaving 59.6% from two. Meanwhile, the Kings' opponents recorded 41.0% of their attempts from three (14th) and 59.0% from two.
  • Comparatively, Sacramento took 33.9% of shots from three (30th), leaving 66.1% from two, while the Clippers' opponents attempted 41.6% from three (13th) and 58.4% from two.

Beyond the Arc

  • In terms of made three-pointers, the Clippers shot 36.8% from deep last season (7th in the NBA), compared to the Kings who made an underwhelming 34.0% of their attempts (29th).
  • On the opposite end, the Clippers held opponents to 36.4% of their three-point attempts (22nd), while Sacramento's opponents hit 37.9% of their shots (29th).

Ball Protection

  • The Clippers committed 14.3 turnovers per game last season, ranking 14th in the league, while the Kings forced 14.0 turnovers (20th).
  • Flipping that script, the Clippers forced 14.3 turnovers (19th), while Sacramento committed 14.3 (13th).

Crashing the Boards

  • The Clippers recorded 40.6 rebounds per game last season (29th in the league), including 9.6 offensive boards (T27th). Conversely, Sacramento's opponents averaged 43.9 rebounds (17th), 11.1 of which came on the offensive end (10th).
  • Meanwhile, the Kings averaged 42.3 rebounds (22nd) and 11.5 offensive rebounds (13th), while the Clippers allowed 42.4 and 11.5, ranking 7th and 19th.

First Quarter Winner

The Clippers are -142 to win the first quarter, while Sacramento is +120. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Last 10
    LA Clippers 43-38-2 26-16-0 17-22-2 26-20-1 17-18-1
    Sacramento 31-47-4 20-20-1 11-27-3 3-6-0 28-41-4

First Half Winner

The Clippers are -166 to win the first half and Sacramento is +140. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Last 10
    LA Clippers 45-36-2 27-14-1 18-22-1 28-17-2 17-19-0
    Sacramento 24-56-2 13-27-1 11-29-1 3-5-1 21-51-1

HT/FT

The Clippers are -120 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Sacramento is +185.

  • The Clippers completed the HT/FT double in 36.1% of games last season, while the Kings completed the HT/FT double in 17.1% of games.

To Go To Overtime

Wednesday's matchup is +1700 to go to overtime.

  • The Clippers played in three games that went to overtime last season, while the Kings also appeared in three.

Both Teams 110+

  • Both teams scored 110+ points in 30 of the Clippers' 83 games last season. Meanwhile, 41 of Sacramento's 82 games saw both squads reach that number.

Last Time They Met

The Clippers recorded a 138-109 blowout victory against Sacramento at Golden 1 Center when these teams last met on April 5, 2026. Despite being on the losing side, Dylan Cardwell was prominent on that day, recording 15 points, eight rebounds, two steals and four blocks. The Clippers have now won four straight at Golden 1 Center against the Kings.

NBA Injury News – Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Clippers (October 21, 2026)

Sacramento Kings - Injury Report
Maxime Raynaud (Knee) – Out

The Kings said on Thursday (Oct. 15) that Raynaud will miss at least the first five or six games of the regular season, and potentially longer, per Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

Malik Monk (Ankle) – Day To Day

The Kings listed Monk as Questionable for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against the Clippers.

Dylan Cardwell (Calf) – Out

The Kings reported on Tuesday (Oct. 13) that Cardwell will miss at least next 2 weeks due to a calf injury.

Ben Simmons (Achilles) – Out For Season

The Kings reported Simmons is OUT for the 2026 - 2027 season due to an achilles iinjury.

Los Angeles Clippers - Injury Report
Brandon Ingram (Heel) – Out

The Clippers listed Ingram as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against the Kings.

Bradley Beal (Knee) – Out

The Clippers listed Beal as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against the Kings.

Max Strus (Foot) – Out

The Clippers reported on Monday (Oct. 5) that Strus to miss at least next 4 weeks with partial tear of the plantar fascia in right foot.

Jordan Miller (Shoulder) – Out

The Clippers said on Wednesday (Aug. 26) that Miller repaired a torn left rotator cuff and will be re-evaluated in six months, per Law Murray of The Athletic.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Lisfranc) – Out

The Clippers listed Niederhauser as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 21) game against the Kings.