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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Kings

The Chicago Bulls go head-to-head with the Sacramento Kings in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Bulls Look Value for This Contest

The Bulls at -3.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -108 is available and our betting prediction is for the favorites to secure a solid victory when they face the Kings.

Bulls Overcame Kings in Last H2H

Chicago Bulls got the win in their previous game. A 105-103 triumph occurred on the road at Mortgage Matchup Center when playing Phoenix Suns. Collin Sexton dropped 30 points, as Tre Jones finished with 21 and Guerschon Yabusele 16.

Sacramento Kings have lost their last nine home games, most recently suffering a 133-123 defeat to New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Precious Achiuwa recorded 29 points and 12 rebounds, Russell Westbrook bagged 19 points and 10 assists, with Malik Monk registering 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls have beaten the Kings in the last two matchups. A 128-116 victory at Golden 1 Center was followed by a 126-113 win at United Center. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls logo Bulls 26 37 0.413 115.5 119.7 -4.2 16-18 10-19 4-10 17-26 2-8 1W
Kings logo Kings 14 50 0.219 110.4 121.3 -10.9 9-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 2-8 3L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 107.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 45.1% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.6 points and 47.6 rebounds per matchup.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 15.0 points and 2.5 (35.7%) 3-pointers made. Nick Richards averages 7.9 rebounds and Josh Giddey 4.7 assists.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.3 points, 44.3 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 124.9 points and 44.5 rebounds.

Precious Achiuwa is averaging 15.4 points, Maxime Raynaud 10.4 rebounds and Nique Clifford 4.1 assists, while Malik Monk has an average of 1.5 (30.6%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -3.5 when it comes to Bulls for this NBA contest. The -108 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NBA predictions possible.

Key Bulls vs Kings stats:

  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 4 consecutive games at home.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 2 consecutive games against Bulls.

Bulls -3.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Precious Achiuwa Over 8.5 Rebounds -118 BetMGM logo

Precious Achiuwa (Kings) has covered the 8.5 rebounds total in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -118.

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Guerschon Yabusele Over 11.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Guerschon Yabusele (Bulls) has scored Over 11.5 points in 3 straight games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -114 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls -3
Totals Under 234.5
Player Rebounds Precious Achiuwa Over 8.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Bulls to cover the -3 spread along with Under 234.5. Add in Precious Achiuwa (Kings) to have Over 8.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 119 - 111 Kings logo Kings

Rather than betting on the Bulls to win, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 119-111 victory in their favor.

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Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bulls Made Favorites by the Books

The Chicago Bulls odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -145 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 59% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Sacramento Kings, you will find +122 about the underdogs.

3 is where the spread lies, with total points being 234.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 234.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Matas Buzelis Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Matas Buzelis is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -116 that he goes Over 18.5 points and -111 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 18.5
-116
Under 18.5
-111
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 15.5
-114
Under 15.5
-114
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 14.5
-116
Under 14.5
-111
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-130
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+109
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 3.5
-100
Under 3.5
-130
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Player Rebounds
Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 9.5
+102
Under 9.5
-132
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-110
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-132
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
+101
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Kings Home Record Includes Nine Straight Defeats

The Kings have suffered nine defeats in a row at Golden 1 Center. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 114.60 points per contest and giving up 123.70.

The Bulls own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 110.20 points per contest and giving up 119.60.

The Bulls beat the Kings 128-116 when they last met at Golden 1 Center. Over the past 8 head-to-head meetings at Golden 1 Center, the Kings have collected five wins, while the Bulls have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 1-9 238.30 114.60 123.70 5 5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 3-7 229.80 110.20 119.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 41 31.23 726 346 17.7 8.4 1.8 8.2 0.4 1.0
Matas Buzelis 62 28.43 951 130 15.3 2.1 2.1 5.4 1.5 0.6
Isaac Okoro 54 26.97 487 86 9.0 1.6 1.1 2.8 0.4 0.7

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 23 34.48 321 38 14.0 1.7 1.3 5.7 1.6 1.0
DeMar DeRozan 64 31.69 1162 249 18.2 3.9 0.7 3.0 0.3 1.1
Zach LaVine 39 31.39 748 89 19.2 2.3 2.5 2.8 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls
01 Mar NBA
Bucks 97-120 Bulls
26 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 121-112 Bulls
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls
21 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-110 Bulls
19 Feb NBA
Raptors 110-101 Bulls
11 Feb NBA
Bulls 105-124 Celtics
09 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-123 Nets

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

05 Mar NBA
Pelicans 133-123 Kings
03 Mar NBA
Suns 114-103 Kings
01 Mar NBA
Kings 104-128 Lakers
26 Feb NBA
Kings 130-121 Mavericks
25 Feb NBA
Kings 97-128 Rockets
23 Feb NBA
Kings 123-114 Grizzlies
21 Feb NBA
Kings 122-139 Spurs
19 Feb NBA
Magic 131-94 Kings
11 Feb NBA
Kings 93-121 Jazz
09 Feb NBA
Kings 94-120 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 42 21 0.667 114.5 107 7.5 21-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 8-2 1W
Knicks 41 23 0.641 117.2 110.6 6.6 23-9 18-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 1W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 29 0.54 115.8 116.1 -0.3 17-16 17-13 8-7 21-21 4-6 1L
Nets 16 47 0.254 106.9 115.6 -8.7 8-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 1-9 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 17 0.726 116.8 109.6 7.2 24-8 21-9 10-4 30-9 6-4 3L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 26 37 0.413 115.5 119.7 -4.2 16-18 10-19 4-10 17-26 2-8 1W
Pacers 15 48 0.238 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-26 3-9 11-30 2-8 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 34 28 0.548 114.8 114 0.8 20-12 14-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 3W
Heat 35 29 0.547 120.1 116.6 3.5 20-11 15-18 6-5 19-18 7-3 4W
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Hornets 32 32 0.5 116.2 112.5 3.7 14-17 18-15 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 39 25 0.609 120.2 116.5 3.7 17-13 22-12 6-4 23-13 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 30 34 0.469 115.1 118.1 -3 16-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 38 25 0.603 116 115.3 0.7 19-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 1W
Suns 36 27 0.571 112.1 111.2 0.9 21-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 1W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 32 0.484 112.4 112.1 0.3 16-13 14-19 8-5 19-19 5-5 1L
Kings 14 50 0.219 110.4 121.3 -10.9 9-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 46 17 0.73 118.2 111.4 6.8 23-6 23-11 10-3 27-13 9-1 3W
Rockets 39 23 0.629 114.5 109.3 5.2 21-8 18-15 6-5 22-17 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 42 0.333 113.3 117.7 -4.4 14-19 7-23 3-10 11-29 2-8 6L
Pelicans 20 45 0.308 115.2 120.2 -5 11-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 17 0.726 116.8 109.6 7.2 24-8 21-9 10-4 30-9 6-4 3L
Celtics 42 21 0.667 114.5 107 7.5 21-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 8-2 1W
Knicks 41 23 0.641 117.2 110.6 6.6 23-9 18-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
Magic 34 28 0.548 114.8 114 0.8 20-12 14-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 3W
Heat 35 29 0.547 120.1 116.6 3.5 20-11 15-18 6-5 19-18 7-3 4W
76ers 34 29 0.54 115.8 116.1 -0.3 17-16 17-13 8-7 21-21 4-6 1L
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Hornets 32 32 0.5 116.2 112.5 3.7 14-17 18-15 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 26 37 0.413 115.5 119.7 -4.2 16-18 10-19 4-10 17-26 2-8 1W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 16 47 0.254 106.9 115.6 -8.7 8-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 48 0.238 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-26 3-9 11-30 2-8 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Spurs 46 17 0.73 118.2 111.4 6.8 23-6 23-11 10-3 27-13 9-1 3W
Rockets 39 23 0.629 114.5 109.3 5.2 21-8 18-15 6-5 22-17 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 39 25 0.609 120.2 116.5 3.7 17-13 22-12 6-4 23-13 5-5 1L
Lakers 38 25 0.603 116 115.3 0.7 19-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 1W
Suns 36 27 0.571 112.1 111.2 0.9 21-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 1W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 32 0.484 112.4 112.1 0.3 16-13 14-19 8-5 19-19 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 30 34 0.469 115.1 118.1 -3 16-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 42 0.333 113.3 117.7 -4.4 14-19 7-23 3-10 11-29 2-8 6L
Pelicans 20 45 0.308 115.2 120.2 -5 11-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 5-5 1L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Kings 14 50 0.219 110.4 121.3 -10.9 9-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Spurs 46 17 0.73 118.2 111.4 6.8 23-6 23-11 10-3 27-13 9-1 3W
Pistons 45 17 0.726 116.8 109.6 7.2 24-8 21-9 10-4 30-9 6-4 3L
Celtics 42 21 0.667 114.5 107 7.5 21-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 8-2 1W
Knicks 41 23 0.641 117.2 110.6 6.6 23-9 18-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 1W
Rockets 39 23 0.629 114.5 109.3 5.2 21-8 18-15 6-5 22-17 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 39 25 0.609 120.2 116.5 3.7 17-13 22-12 6-4 23-13 5-5 1L
Lakers 38 25 0.603 116 115.3 0.7 19-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 1W
Suns 36 27 0.571 112.1 111.2 0.9 21-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 1W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
Magic 34 28 0.548 114.8 114 0.8 20-12 14-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 3W
Heat 35 29 0.547 120.1 116.6 3.5 20-11 15-18 6-5 19-18 7-3 4W
76ers 34 29 0.54 115.8 116.1 -0.3 17-16 17-13 8-7 21-21 4-6 1L
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Hornets 32 32 0.5 116.2 112.5 3.7 14-17 18-15 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Clippers 30 32 0.484 112.4 112.1 0.3 16-13 14-19 8-5 19-19 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 30 34 0.469 115.1 118.1 -3 16-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 26 37 0.413 115.5 119.7 -4.2 16-18 10-19 4-10 17-26 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 42 0.333 113.3 117.7 -4.4 14-19 7-23 3-10 11-29 2-8 6L
Pelicans 20 45 0.308 115.2 120.2 -5 11-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 5-5 1L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 16 47 0.254 106.9 115.6 -8.7 8-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 48 0.238 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-26 3-9 11-30 2-8 8L
Kings 14 50 0.219 110.4 121.3 -10.9 9-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 2-8 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak