Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Check out our Kings vs. Bulls prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Chicago.

  • The Kings visit Chicago with a record of 19-19.
  • Defensively, Sacramento are giving up 113.3 points per game.
  • The Kings are coming off a 114-97 win vs. the Bulls.
  • The Bulls head into the game at 18-20.
  • Defensively, Chicago are giving up 120.8 points per game.
  • The Bulls are coming off a 138-105 win vs. the Kings.

Kings vs Bulls Prediction

At 3:30 ET, the Bulls will host the Kings in a non-conference matchup at the United Center in Chicago. Sacramento is currently favored by 4 points and has won 6 straight games. The Kings (-167) are 19-19 on the season and sit 9th in the Western Conference. The Bulls (+139) are 18-20 and 10th in the East.

NBCS will have TV coverage of this game. The over/under line is set at 238 points.

Kings vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 12th
  • Betting Odds SAC -4, SAC -167 | CHI +139 O/U 238

Kings Preview: Can Sacramento Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

The Kings evened their season record at 19-19 with a 114-97 road win over the Celtics on Friday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +12 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a +17 point margin. The total score of 211 points fell short of the 226.5 O/U line.

After a 10-0 run by Boston early on, the Kings responded by tying the game at 76-76 going into the 4th quarter. Sacramento dominated the final quarter, outscoring the Celtics 38-21 to seal the win.

In their win over the Celtics, the Kings hit 18 threes at a 38.3% clip, despite shooting just 43.1% from the field overall. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 24 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 28 rebounds, connecting on 75% of his shots from deep.

DeRozan scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Keegan Murray added 9 of his 19 points in the final period. Devin Carter also contributed 8 of his 11 points in the 4th.

The Kings put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Celtics to 97 points in a 114-97 win. Sacramento allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, giving up just 21 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Sacramento limited Boston to 40% shooting from the field, including just 11 made threes on 26% shooting. The Kings also sent the Celtics to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Kings finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 8 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Will the Bulls Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Kings evened their season record at 19-19 after a 114-97 road win over the Celtics on Friday. Sacramento entered the game as +12 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 226.5 O/U line.

Boston went on a 10-0 run early, but Sacramento responded by tying the game at 76 heading into the 4th quarter. The Kings dominated the final quarter, outscoring the Celtics 38-21 to seal the win.

The Bulls poured in 138 points against the Wizards, shooting 55.8% from the field and knocking down 23 threes at a 46.9% clip. Zach LaVine led the way with 33 points, including 13 in the opening quarter.

Nikola Vucevic added 23 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter, and Jalen Smith contributed 15 points on 83.3% shooting, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency.

Defensively, the Bulls gave up 105 points to the Wizards but held them to 39% shooting from the field. Chicago allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, giving up just 24 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th.

The Bulls struggled to defend the three, as the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 39% clip. Chicago sent Washington to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Bulls finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.

Kings vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
  • Although Chicago has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
  • The Bulls have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • The Kings have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Kings vs Bulls Prediction

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