Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 4, 15:38 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Kings

The Milwaukee Bucks battle the Sacramento Kings in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Bucks Worthy Favorites

Don’t miss out on the chance to side with the Bucks at -6 on the spread. On the face of it, this seems a more than generous betting line and -112 can be backed against the Kings.

Bucks Have 8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Milwaukee Bucks have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. In their previous game, they beat Charlotte Hornets at home, winning 122-121 at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 30 points, with Ryan Rollins contributing 29 and Bobby Portis adding 20.

Sacramento Kings have been beaten in their last four games. On the road at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix Suns recently beat them 129-102. Offensively, Keegan Murray led the way, scoring 23, while Russell Westbrook added 17 and Keon Ellis 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings triumphed 135-133 when they last played the Bucks. This head-to-head was played at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 108.8 points, 42.4 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 47.3% from the field and 79.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.2 points and 43.7 rebounds per matchup.

Bobby Portis is averaging 18.1 points and 8.1 rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. 8.7 assists and Ryan Rollins 2.9 (50.0%) 3-pointers.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.3 points, 42.7 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 122.1 points and 44.3 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.6 points, Maxime Raynaud 9.1 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 6.4 assists along with 2.0 (32.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks lineup: Myles Turner, Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, A.J. Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sacramento Kings lineup: Precious Achiuwa, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, Russell Westbrook, Maxime Raynaud.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

We’re excited to see Bucks at -6 on the spread in this NBA contest. We think it’s a great number for the market leaders to cover at odds of -112.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Bucks vs Kings stats:

The -6 line has been covered by Bucks in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
The -6 line has been covered by Bucks in 2 consecutive games on the road.
The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 4 consecutive games.
The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 13 of their last 20 games.
The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games.
The -6 line has been covered by Bucks in 6 of their last 10 games against Kings.

Bucks -6 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bobby Portis Over 12.5 Points -103

Bobby Portis (Bucks) has scored Over 12.5 points in 8 straight games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -103 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

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DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5 Assists -130

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has covered the Over 3.5 assists total in 4 straight home games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -130.

Latest DeMar DeRozan Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bucks -6

Totals Under 228.5

Player Points Bobby Portis Over 12.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks

116 - 108 Kings logo

Kings

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Bucks on the correct score lines. For example, a 116-108 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Milwaukee Bucks 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Bucks Win

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Milwaukee Bucks are -250 favorites to win and that means a 71% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sacramento Kings are trading at +205.

The spread is currently 6, with the total points line at 227.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 227.5 at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Total Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Score the Most Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -118 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -114.

Player Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Zach LaVine (Kings)

DeMar DeRozan (Kings)

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)

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Player Assists

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)

Russell Westbrook (Kings)

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Ryan Rollins (Bucks)

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Player Rebounds

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Maxime Raynaud (Kings)

Keegan Murray (Kings)

Russell Westbrook (Kings)

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Micro Betting

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Kings Have Seven Defeats in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Kings have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, putting up 109.30 points per contest and giving up 119.30.

The Bucks own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 108.20 points per contest and conceding 114.20.

The last time these teams met at Golden 1 Center, the Bucks came out on top 114-108 against the Kings. From the last 7 head-to-head meetings at Golden 1 Center, the Bucks have claimed six wins, with the Kings posting one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O228.5	U228.5
Sacramento Kings Home Stats		3-7	228.60	109.30	119.30	5	5
Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats		3-7	222.40	108.20	114.20	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Bucks

NBA: 03/01 Hornets 121 Bucks122
NBA: 01/01 Wizards 114 Bucks113
NBA: 30/12 Bucks 123 Hornets113
NBA: 28/12 Bucks 112 Bulls103
NBA: 27/12 Bucks 104 Grizzlies125

Kings

NBA: 03/01 Kings 102 Suns129
NBA: 02/01 Celtics 120 Kings106
NBA: 31/12 Kings 90 Clippers131
NBA: 29/12 Kings 101 Lakers125
NBA: 27/12 Mavericks 107 Kings113

Head to Head

Bucks vs Kings

NBA: 01/11 2025 Kings 135 Bucks 133
NBA: 23/03 2025 Bucks 114 Kings 108
NBA: 15/01 2025 Kings 115 Bucks 130
NBA: 13/03 2024 Bucks 94 Kings 129
NBA: 15/01 2024 Kings 142 Bucks 143
NBA: 14/03 2023 Bucks 133 Kings 124
NBA: 08/12 2022 Kings 113 Bucks 126
NBA: 17/03 2022 Bucks 135 Kings 126
NBA: 23/01 2022 Kings 127 Bucks 133
NBA: 04/04 2021 Bucks 129 Kings 128

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Sacramento Kings Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 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
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 220.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 228.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 228.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.80 pts and allowed 111.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.20 pts and allowed 114.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 231.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 228.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 228.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.30 pts and allowed 122.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 109.30 pts and allowed 119.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 15.80 (79%)
Rebounds: Total 42.4, Offensive 8.90, Defensive 33.50
Assists: 24.40
Blocks: 3.70
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 24.50 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 16.30 (73.42%)
Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 32.50
Assists: 24.40
Blocks: 3.40
Steals: 8.40
Turnovers : 14.70
Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 19.60 (78.09%)
Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 29.90
Assists: 24.60
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 21.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 17.50 (76.75%)
Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 29.90
Assists: 24.90
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 10.50
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 19.60

Team News

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Kevin Porter Jr.	16	33.46	292	122	18.3	7.6	2.0	5.2	0.4	2.3
Ryan Rollins	35	31.59	608	204	17.4	5.8	2.5	4.2	0.4	1.6
A.J. Green	32	29.17	335	66	10.5	2.1	3.0	2.6	0.1	0.7

Myles Turner	35	28.76	431	58	12.3	1.7	2.2	5.4	1.6	0.7
Giannis Antetokounmpo	21	28.74	608	120	29.0	5.7	0.5	10.0	0.8	0.9
Kyle Kuzma	33	26.62	433	73	13.1	2.2	0.8	4.9	0.5	0.7
Gary Trent Jr.	33	25.95	297	51	9.0	1.5	2.1	1.4	0.1	0.8
Bobby Portis	35	23.46	465	48	13.3	1.4	2.0	6.3	0.2	0.6
Taurean Prince	8	21.11	49	8	6.1	1.0	1.5	1.6	0.3	0.8
Cole Anthony	27	14.96	176	99	6.5	3.7	0.6	2.6	0.3	0.6
Jericho Sims	28	14.91	89	18	3.2	0.6	-	3.9	0.2	0.2
Gary Harris	25	14.68	70	24	2.8	1.0	0.5	1.4	0.2	0.6
Amir Coffey	22	7.67	32	8	1.5	0.4	0.1	0.7	0.0	-
Andre Jackson	15	6.47	22	17	1.5	1.1	0.2	0.8	0.1	0.3
Mark Sears	7	3.73	22	2	3.1	0.3	0.6	0.3	-	-
Pete Nance	9	3.5	18	1	2.0	0.1	0.4	0.8	0.0	-
Thanasis Antetokounmpo	11	2.61	18	-	1.6	-	-	0.5	0.3	0.3

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Keegan Murray	18	36.46	265	29	14.7	1.6	1.4	6.3	1.6	1.3
Domantas Sabonis	11	33.18	189	41	17.2	3.7	0.4	12.3	0.2	1.2
DeMar DeRozan	35	33.13	648	132	18.5	3.8	0.8	3.4	0.3	1.4

Zach LaVine	23	32.78	464	52	20.2	2.3	2.7	3.0	0.2	0.7
Russell Westbrook	35	28.74	506	244	14.5	7.0	1.9	6.6	0.1	1.4
Dennis Schroeder	28	27.6	363	161	13.0	5.8	1.5	3.4	0.2	0.8
Maxime Raynaud	27	22.83	284	29	10.5	1.1	0.3	6.3	0.6	0.4
Malik Monk	29	21.55	331	64	11.4	2.2	1.8	2.0	0.4	0.8
Precious Achiuwa	28	19.88	202	34	7.2	1.2	0.3	5.3	0.4	0.8
Nique Clifford	31	18.68	171	43	5.5	1.4	0.7	2.9	0.3	0.6
Keon Ellis	33	18.12	193	22	5.8	0.7	1.3	1.4	0.5	1.2
Dylan Cardwell	9	17.94	35	8	3.9	0.9	-	5.1	1.9	1.0
Daeqwon Plowden	1	14	2	-	2.0	-	-	2.0	-	-
Drew Eubanks	28	13.94	151	8	5.4	0.3	0.0	2.8	0.6	0.4
Doug McDermott	6	10.93	24	2	4.0	0.3	1.3	0.8	0.2	-
Devin Carter	11	8.86	36	13	3.3	1.2	0.5	1.3	0.2	0.5
Dario Saric	5	8.26	5	2	1.0	0.4	0.2	1.2	-	-
Isaiah Stevens	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Table

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Sacramento Kings Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings Confirmed Lineup

9 Precious Achiuwa

10 DeMar DeRozan

13 Keegan Murray

18 Russell Westbrook

42 Maxime Raynaud

Milwaukee Bucks Confirmed Lineup

3 Myles Turner

7 Kevin Porter Jr.

13 Ryan Rollins

20 A.J. Green

34 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Hornets 121-122 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Wizards 114-113 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Bucks 123-113 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Bucks 112-103 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Bucks 104-125 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Bucks 111-94 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Bucks 100-103 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Raptors 111-105 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Bucks 82-127 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Dec NBA

Celtics 101-116 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Kings 102-129 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Celtics 120-106 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Kings 90-131 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Kings 101-125 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Mavericks 107-113 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pistons 136-127 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Rockets 124-125 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Kings 103-117 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

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

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