Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings (12-28-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On December 28, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers return home to play the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena in an attempt to end a difficult run. Both sides are coping with injuries and inconsistent performance as the game begins at 9:30 p.m. ET.Before Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings, who are coming off a victory on Saturday night, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have lost three straight games. On the other hand, the Kings, who have only eight victories this season and are ranked 14th in the Western Conference, are playing their second consecutive night.On December 28 at 9:30 p.m. ET or 6:30 p.m. PT, the Sacramento Kings will travel to southern California to play the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. NBC Sports Bay Area, and Spectrum SportsNet will broadcast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo and Peacock will stream the match for the online users. PG Luka DoncicSG Marcus SmartSF Rui HachimuraPF LeBron JamesC Deandre AytonPG Russell WestbrookSG Keon EllisSF DeMar DeRozanPF Precious AchiuwaC Maxime RaynaudThe Lakers are a double-digit favorite by 13.5 points going into Sunday's game against the Kings. The over/under for this match is 231.5. They have scored more than 231.5 points in 15 of their 29 games this season, which is their current matchup's over/under. On the other hand, this season, the Kings have participated in 19 games (61.3% of opportunities) where both teams have scored more than 231.5 points. Compared to this matchup's total of 231.5 points, the two clubs average 2.6 fewer points per game (228.9). Now, they are ready to face each other. Also read: Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs (11-05-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more