Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The NBA playoffs are getting close. Many teams want to get a spot in the biggest basketball round in the USA. Two of those teams, the Chicago Bulls and the Sacramento Kings will face in California tonight. Let’s see the Bulls vs Kings Prediction.
In games where the Bulls have been the underdog this season, the average scoring margin is -4.7 points per game. As the underdog, their record is 12-22 straight-up and 18-16 against the spread. Today, they are 7-point underdogs.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 31-28-1, and 46 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s (227.5). On average, their games have finished with 224.8 points.
Chicago’s last game was a 113-97 loss to the Bucks. The Bulls were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 221.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 28-32, according to the NBA standings. Against the East, they are 16-22 and 12-10 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Bulls are 15-13 ATS this season and have an ATS record of 31-28 overall. Their straight-up road record is 12-17.
Sacramento want to make a new winning streak
Sacramento is 30-29 against the spread this season, going 19-14 on the road and 11-15 at home. They have failed to cover in their last two games at home and are 11-15 ATS at home.
This season, the Kings are 26-14 as the favorite and have gone 19-21 against the spread in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +1.3 points per game.
In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently in 6th place with a record of 34-25. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 23-16 and 7-6 against division opponents.
This season, Sacramento has had an average scoring differential of +.7 points per game at home. The average O/U line in their games is 235.9, which is higher than today’s line of 227.5.
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.
So far this season, the Kings have gone 31-27-1 on the over/under. Today’s line of 227.5 is lower than the average of 236.1 points per game in their games.
Game Information
CHICAGO BULLS vs SACRAMENTO KINGS |
Location of the Game: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California |
Date and Time: Monday, March 4th 10:00 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
BULLS | 28-32 | 107 | 223 | SPREAD SAC -7 |
MONEYLINE SAC -271 |
TOTAL UNDER 227.5 |
KINGS | 34-25 | 116 |
AI Picks: Sacramento Kings 116 – Chicago Bulls 107
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Kings -7 | ML Kings -271 | UNDER 227.5
Bulls vs Kings Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Chicago Bulls Game Analysis
The Bulls are currently 25th in the NBA in scoring at 111.7 points per game. Interestingly, they have scored the same amount of points at home as they have on the road. In terms of pace, Chicago is 27th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Bulls are 23rd in the NBA at 46%. They have been slightly below the NBA average in terms of three-point shooting at 35%.
Chicago has been one of the better teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 22nd in free-throw attempts. In terms of assists, the Bulls are 27th in the NBA with an average of 24.6 per game.
On the season, the Bulls are giving up 113.1 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have struggled a bit, allowing 115.2 points per game, which is 22nd in the league over that span.
Chicago’s defense has been solid when it comes to steals, as they are 10th in the NBA at 7.7 per game. In terms of blocked shots, they are 16th at 5 per contest.
One area where the Bulls have struggled is defending the three-point line, as they are 30th in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.6. Opponents are also shooting 36.9% from three against them, which is 30th in the league.
Based on the NBA Injury Report, Zach LaVine (Ankle), Lonzo Ball (Knee), Torrey Craig (Knee) and Patrick Williams (Foot) are out, meanwhile, Alex Caruso (Hamstring) is questionable.
Sacramento Kings Game Analysis
When playing 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, according to the NBA team stats.
Sacramento has been an excellent three-point shooting team this season, ranking 4th in both three-pointers made and attempted per game. However, they are just 12th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
In terms of pace, the Kings are 10th in the NBA at 100.1 possessions per game. They are also 6th in assists at 28.7 per game.
When playing at home this season, the Kings are giving up an average of 120.8 points per game (27th). Overall, Sacramento is allowing 117.9 points per game (22nd).
Over their last five games, the Kings’ defense has given up an average of 117.4 points per game (23rd).
In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made 13.3 threes per game (23rd) vs. the Kings this season. For the year, Sacramento is allowing opponents to shoot 39.3% from beyond the arc (23rd). In terms of attempts, the Kings are 8th in the NBA at 33.6 three-point attempts allowed per game.
Only Sasha Vezenkov (Ankle) is out and De’Aaron Fox (Knee) is questionable, affecting their NBA player stats.
Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Kings and Bulls have gone in favor of the Kings, putting together a record of 7-3. In the last three games as the favorite against the Bulls, the Kings have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
In the last five head to head games between the Bulls and Kings, the average combined point total is 227 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
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