Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Check out our free Kings vs Bucks prediction for this NBA matchup in Milwaukee. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Kings sit at 20-19.
  • The Kings are averaging 116.2 points per game so far.
  • The Kings are coming off a 124-119 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks possess a 20-17 record so far.
  • Defensively, Milwaukee are giving up 111.5 points per game.
  • The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.

Kings vs Bucks Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Kings will take on the Bucks in a non-conference matchup. Sacramento comes into the game with a record of 20-19 and is currently on a 7-game win streak. The Kings are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division.

On the other side, the Bucks are 20-17 and are favored by 2.5 points. Milwaukee is 6th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Central Division. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 228.5 points.

Kings vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Tuesday, January 14th
  • Betting Odds MIL -2.5, SAC +112 | MIL -133 O/U 228.5

Kings Preview: Can the Kings Offense Score Enough on the Road?

The Kings improved to 20-19 on the season with a 124-119 win over the Bulls on Sunday. Sacramento was favored by 5 points heading into the game, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game ended at 243, just over the pre-game O/U line of 238.

Sacramento edged out Chicago in the 4th quarter, outscoring them 27-24. The Kings led 97-95 going into the final period after winning the 3rd quarter 36-32.

De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 9 rebounds in their win over the Bulls, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 15 boards, shooting 80% from the field, while DeMar DeRozan contributed 21 points.

Sacramento shot 49.5% from the field and made 13 threes at a 33.3% clip. Fox and DeRozan both scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, with Malik Monk adding 18 points, including 7 in the opening period.

Defensively, the Kings struggled through the first three quarters, allowing 30, 33, and 32 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 24 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed the Bulls to shoot 46% from the field.

The Kings had a tough time defending the three, as the Bulls hit 18 threes at a 48% clip. Sacramento sent Chicago to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Kings grabbed 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Bucks Preview: Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?

The Kings moved above .500 for the season, improving to 20-19, after a 124-119 win over the Bulls on Sunday. Sacramento was favored by 5 points heading into the game, and while they got the win, the final score resulted in a push for bettors. The total points for the game were set at 238, and the teams combined for 243 points, just going over the line.

Sacramento edged out the Bulls by 2 points going into the 4th quarter, leading 97-95. They outscored Chicago 27-24 in the final period to secure the win.

In their 140-106 loss to the Knicks, the Bucks' offense struggled, shooting 45.7% from the field and just 29.4% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 24 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 13 of his points in the 1st quarter and adding 10 more in the 3rd.

Damian Lillard contributed 22 points, hitting 2 threes at 28.6%, while Khris Middleton added 16 points, shooting 77.8% from the field and making 2 threes at 50%. Middleton scored 7 points in the 2nd quarter, and added 4 more in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Bucks struggled throughout the game, giving up 140 points to the Knicks. Milwaukee allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 2nd, with New York shooting 58% from the field.

The Bucks also gave up 18 threes at a 43% clip, and the Knicks went 20/24 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee recorded 24 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 3 blocks.

Kings vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 2-2-1 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Bucks struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

Kings vs Bucks Prediction

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