Lakers vs Kings NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 5
Lakers vs Kings is a preseason tune-up on Monday, October 5, tipping at 10:00 PM ET in Sacramento.
Price: Lakers 68¢, Kings 32¢ (Polymarket, as of Mon 11:52 AM ET)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Reading the price
The Lakers are favored at 68¢, with the Kings at 32¢. The Lakers opened at 57¢, so the price has moved 11¢ toward them since. It will move once availability is known.
Who will play, and for how long
Coaches spread minutes thin in preseason: starters often play 15 to 20 minutes, and late-game minutes go to players fighting for the last spots on the roster. A big lead can disappear in the fourth quarter, and the price moves mostly on who is announced as playing.
Will Dončić and LaVine play?
Luka Dončić (Lakers, 38.1% usage last season): not on the injury report as of Mon 11:52 AM ET.
Zach LaVine (Kings, 23.7% usage last season): not on the injury report as of Mon 11:52 AM ET.
Preseason minutes are usually set on the day. Each coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, is where it gets confirmed.
Who could play: last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Lakers
Luka Dončić: 35.8 min, 38.1% usage, .616 TS%, 64 games
Austin Reaves: 34.5 min, 26.7% usage, .641 TS%, 51 games
Quentin Grimes: 29.4 min, 19.0% usage, .585 TS%, 75 games (new, was PHI)
Jake LaRavia: 25.1 min, 14.4% usage, .571 TS%, 82 games
Collin Sexton: 23.7 min, 25.9% usage, .615 TS%, 68 games (new, was CHI)
Kings
Keegan Murray: 34.5 min, 18.7% usage, .499 TS%, 23 games
Zach LaVine: 31.4 min, 23.7% usage, .614 TS%, 39 games
Domantas Sabonis: 29.7 min, 23.0% usage, .590 TS%, 19 games
Maxime Raynaud: 26.5 min, 18.2% usage, .619 TS%, 74 games
Daeqwon Plowden: 26.4 min, 16.4% usage, .572 TS%, 32 games
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FAQ
Is Luka Dončić playing tonight?
Luka Dončić was not on the injury report as of Mon 11:52 AM ET. In preseason, minutes are often set on the day; the Lakers coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, usually confirms it.
Is Zach LaVine playing tonight?
Zach LaVine was not on the injury report as of Mon 11:52 AM ET. In preseason, minutes are often set on the day; the Kings coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, usually confirms it.
Who is favored in Lakers vs Kings?
The Lakers: 68¢ to 32¢ on Polymarket as of Mon 11:52 AM ET. Follow it live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Lakers vs Kings?
Monday, October 5, at 10:00 PM ET, in Sacramento.
Do starters play in preseason games?
Some do, for a quarter or two. Others rest entirely, and teams often decide on the day. The coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, usually settles it.
Prices change by the minute and are not advice. If you are new to this, read how NBA prediction markets work first.