Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Preview
In a non-conference matchup, the Kings (-271) are favored by 7 points over the Bulls (+219). The over/under line for this game is sitting at 227.5 points.
Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a 28-32 record, while Sacramento is 6th in the West at 34-25.
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Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Kings have hosted the Bulls, they have gone 2-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Kings and Bulls, the Kings hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-4.
- Across their last five road contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 116 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Against the spread, the Kings have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Chicago is 31-28-1 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 224.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 227.5 is higher than 46 of their previous games.
The Bulls were 3.5-point underdogs in their last game against the Bucks, and they lost by a score of 113-97. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and they are 15-13 vs. the spread on the road.
As underdogs this season, the Bulls are 12-22 straight-up and 18-16 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 15-13, and they are 12-17 straight-up.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are in 9th place with a record of 28-32. Within the Central Division, they are 4th. This year, they are 16-22 vs. other teams in the East and 12-10 in non-conference games.
Chicago comes into the game averaging 111.7 points per game, which is 25th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 111.6 PPG compared to 111.7 at home.
In terms of pace, the Bulls are 27th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game. This season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.7% of their games.
Chicago has been one of the better teams at getting to the free-throw line, averaging 21.1 attempts per game (22nd). They have also been solid on the offensive glass, ranking 9th in the league in offensive rebounds.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.1 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.
Sacramento is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 34-25. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place. As the favorite this season, the Kings are 26-14 and are 19-21 against the spread in those games.
In games where they are favored, the Kings have gone 19-21 ATS this season. Today, they are favored by 7 points. At home, Sacramento has an average scoring differential of +0.7 points per game.
The Kings’ last game was a 124-120 win over the Timberwolves. They were 8.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 222 points.
This season, Sacramento has gone 31-27-1 on the over/under. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 236.1 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 227.5.
Against Western Conference opponents, the Kings have a record of 23-16 compared to 11-9 against the East. In non-conference games, they are 18-15 on the road and 16-10 at home.
At home, the Kings are averaging 121.6 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in scoring at 118.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Sacramento is 10th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are 4th in both attempts and makes. They are hitting 37% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of two-point shooting, Sacramento is 4th in percentage but just 25th in attempts.
So far this season, the Kings have outscored the NBA average in 64.4% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 6th in the league. However, Sacramento is just 28th in free throw attempts and 16th in offensive rebounds.
Looking at the Kings defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 117.9 points per game (22nd). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Kings squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.3% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Kings to win this one with a projected score of 116-108.
Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -7
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- De’Aaron Fox – Knee – Questionable
- Sasha Vezenkov – Ankle – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Alex Caruso – Hamstring – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
