Sacramento Kings (19-19) vs. Chicago Bulls (18-20)
January 12, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +3.5; Over/Under: 238
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The Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls meet Sunday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings beat the Heat and Celtics, and they play the Bucks, Rockets, and Wizards next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.9 points and 3.8 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Wizards, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Pelicans, Hawks, and Hornets next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 120.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 23.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.3 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Bulls’ last five games at United Center.
- The Kings have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Bulls’ last eight games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last 11 day games against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Zach LaVine is one of only two players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
- Nikola Vucevic is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging a double-double while shooting over 40% from three this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Domantas Sabonis ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (14.2) this season.
- Malik Monk ranks 8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (88.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.7).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.3).
- The Kings rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.9%).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.7).
Bulls vs Kings Prediction
The Chicago Bulls continue to hang around a .500 record, and there’s value with them in the home underdog role. It would be nice to know the status of De’Aaron Fox before locking in a pick. Of course, check the injury report before betting. With all that said, I still lean toward the Kings and the small chalk. The Kings are enjoying their best stretch of the season with six straight wins, and they’ve covered five of those games. The Kings just upset the Celtics as a double-digit underdog. While that does create a letdown spot, the Kings are rolling and hard to step in front of right now. Also, you know DeMar DeRozan would probably like to stick it to his former team. The line isn’t crazy. I’ll lay the buckets with the Kings on the road, given their current form.
