Wednesday night at Intuit Dome brings the Sacramento Kings to Inglewood, CA to face the LA Clippers at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM MST). Below you will find the full Kings vs Clippers odds from DraftKings, plus storylines, injuries and key players for both sides.
Kings vs Clippers odds: Lines, Venue and TV
| Matchup | Sacramento Kings at LA Clippers |
|---|---|
| Records (2026-27) | Kings 0-0 | Clippers 0-0 |
| 2025-26 records | Kings 22-60 | Clippers 42-40 |
| Spread | Clippers -4.5 (-115) / Kings +4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | Kings +164 / Clippers -198 |
| Total | O/U 228.5 (over -110, under -110) |
| Venue | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Time | 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM MST) |
| TV | NBA League Pass |
Source for the table: DraftKings via ESPN, taken Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST. Expect some movement before the opening tip. That backdrop matters for the Kings vs Clippers odds.
Opening Numbers vs. Current Prices
The Kings vs Clippers odds opened with the Clippers at -4.5 and the home side now sits at -4.5, so the spread has not moved. On the moneyline, the Kings went from +130 at the open to +164, while the Clippers moved from -155 to -198. The total opened at 230.5 and is 228.5 now, a move of 2 points.
Converted to implied probability, Kings at +164 works out to 37.9% and Clippers at -198 to 66.4%, with the difference above 100% reflecting the sportsbook margin. The Clippers are laying the points in the current Kings vs Clippers odds.
Storylines: Kings at Clippers
The Sacramento Kings finished 2025-26 at 22-60 (15-26 at home, 7-34 on the road), the No. 14 seed in the Western Conference, scoring 111.0 points per game and allowing 121.0 for a -10.0 average margin. They closed the season 3-7 over their last 10 games under head coach Doug Christie.
The LA Clippers finished 2025-26 at 42-40 (23-18 at home, 19-22 on the road), the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, scoring 113.8 points per game and allowing 112.6 for a +1.2 average margin. Head coach Tyronn Lue saw the club go 6-4 across its final 10 contests. Health news like this often feeds into the Kings vs Clippers odds.
The 2025-26 series between these teams ended 3-1 in favor of Clippers, per ESPN results (Dec 31: Clippers 131-90; Feb 7: Clippers 114-111; Mar 15: Kings 118-109; Apr 6: Clippers 138-109). This is the first of the 2026-27 regular-season meetings, and the Kings vs Clippers odds reflect a fresh slate for both clubs.
ESPN’s game page frames the night simply: "Los Angeles starts season at home against Sacramento." Both teams start at 0-0, so last season’s résumé and the preseason are the only on-court evidence available.
Recent Form
The Kings went 0-5 in their last 5 exhibition games (L 127-103 vs. Los Angeles Lakers; L 114-110 at Los Angeles Lakers; L 111-106 at Golden State Warriors; L 110-98 vs. Portland Trail Blazers; L 126-97 at San Antonio Spurs), averaging 102.8 points while allowing 117.6.
Across their final 5 preseason outings, the Clippers posted a 3-2 record: W 115-110 vs. Golden State Warriors; L 126-121 vs. Golden State Warriors; W 104-101 vs. Golden State Warriors; L 114-106 at Toronto Raptors; W 122-110 vs. Denver Nuggets. That works out to 113.6 points scored and 112.2 allowed per night.
Exhibition scores are worth a look but rarely tell the whole story, because coaches manage workloads closely.
Kings and Clippers Injuries
Sacramento Kings: Ben Simmons (G, Achilles) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 1, 2027; Malik Monk (G, Ankle) is listed as day-to-day; Dylan Cardwell (C, Calf) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 2, 2026; Maxime Raynaud (C, Knee) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 2, 2026.
LA Clippers: Bradley Beal (G, Knee) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 8, 2026; Max Strus (G, Foot) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 8, 2026; Yanic Konan Niederhauser (C, Foot) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 8, 2026; Brandon Ingram (F, Achilles) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Nov 8, 2026; Jordan Miller (G, Shoulder) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Mar 2, 2027.
Final statuses are often confirmed close to tipoff, so watch for movement in the Kings vs Clippers odds if a listed player is ruled in or out.
Key Players and Roster Notes
Among players still on the current roster, the Kings’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Maxime Raynaud in points (12.5) and rebounds (7.5) and Malik Monk in assists (3.0). Malik Monk (12.5 ppg) and Precious Achiuwa (10.1 ppg) also return as scoring options.
ESPN’s current Kings roster lists 16 players: Precious Achiuwa, Darius Acuff Jr., Leaky Black, Dylan Cardwell, Nique Clifford, De’Andre Hunter, Alex Karaban, Zach LaVine, Jonathan Mogbo, Malik Monk, Keegan Murray, Daeqwon Plowden, Maxime Raynaud, Domantas Sabonis, Emanuel Sharp and Ben Simmons. First-year players include Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban and Emanuel Sharp.
Among players still on the current roster, the Clippers’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Derrick Jones Jr. in points (10.1), Brook Lopez in rebounds (3.6) and Kris Dunn in assists (3.6). Jordan Miller (10.0 ppg) and Brook Lopez (8.5 ppg) also return as scoring options. Those details round out the Kings vs Clippers odds picture.
ESPN’s current Clippers roster lists 18 players: Bradley Beal, Cam Christie, Gradey Dick, Kris Dunn, Darius Garland, Rui Hachimura, Brandon Ingram, Isaiah Jackson, Derrick Jones Jr., Brook Lopez, Nick Martinelli, Baba Miller, Jordan Miller, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Jalen Pickett, Kobe Sanders, Max Strus and Keaton Wagler. First-year players include Nick Martinelli, Baba Miller and Keaton Wagler. The Kings vs Clippers odds reflect that context.
Broadcast Information
Coverage is on NBA League Pass. The ball goes up at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM MST) in Inglewood, CA. For live box scores and play-by-play, the ESPN game page carries the official feed.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kings vs. Clippers
What are the Kings vs Clippers odds?
As of Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST, DraftKings lists the spread at Clippers -4.5 (-115) / Kings +4.5 (-105), the moneyline at Kings +164 / Clippers -198 and the total at 228.5 (over -110, under -110).
What time does Kings vs. Clippers start and what channel is it on?
Tipoff is 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM MST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. The broadcast is on NBA League Pass.
Who is on the injury report for Kings vs. Clippers?
Kings: Ben Simmons (out), Malik Monk (day-to-day), Dylan Cardwell (out) and Maxime Raynaud (out); Clippers: Bradley Beal (out), Max Strus (out), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (out), Brandon Ingram (out) and Jordan Miller (out), per ESPN.
How did the Kings and Clippers finish last season?
The Kings went 22-60 in 2025-26 and the Clippers went 42-40, per ESPN standings.
Have the Kings vs Clippers odds moved since opening?
The home spread opened at -4.5 and is -4.5 now; the total opened at 230.5 and sits at 228.5.