Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25
Today at 3:30 ET, the Kings (-167) will travel to the United Center to take on the Bulls (+139) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are currently favored by 4 points and have won 6 straight games. The Bulls are 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division, while the Kings are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division.
This game will be televised on NBCS and has an over/under of 238 points.
SACRAMENTO KINGS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +4
This game will be played at United Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, January 12th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-137 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 15 threes.
Does Sacramento Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Kings moved to 19-19 on the season after a 114-97 road win over the Celtics on Friday. Sacramento entered the game as +12 point underdogs and covered the spread with a +17 point win. The total score of 211 points fell short of the 226.5 O/U line.
After the Celtics went on a 10-0 run early, Sacramento responded by tying the game at 76 heading into the 4th quarter. The Kings then dominated the final period, outscoring Boston 38-21 to secure the win.
In their win over the Celtics, the Kings hit 18 threes, shooting 38.3% from deep, while finishing with an overall FG% of 43.1%. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 24 points, despite shooting 34.6% from the field, and added 9 assists.
Domantas Sabonis contributed 23 points and 28 rebounds, hitting 75% of his threes. DeRozan scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Keegan Murray added 9 of his 19 points in the final period.
The Kings put on a defensive clinic against the Celtics, holding them to just 97 points on 40% shooting. Sacramento was especially strong in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing only 21 points in each. They also did a great job defending the three-point line, where Boston shot just 26% and made only 11 threes.
On the boards, the Kings gave up 8 offensive rebounds while collecting 40 defensive boards. They also finished with 11 steals and 8 blocks, helping to limit the Celtics’ scoring opportunities.
Will the Bulls Come Through as Home Underdogs?
On Friday, the Bulls improved to 18-20 with a commanding 138-105 win over the Wizards at home. Chicago, favored by 11 points, covered the spread with ease, winning by 33 points. The total points for the game landed exactly on the pre-game line of 243.
Chicago jumped out to a 36-26 lead after the 1st quarter, and while the 2nd quarter was even at 32 points each, the Bulls took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Wizards 41-24. They entered the 4th quarter with a 109-82 lead and finished strong, winning the final period 29-23.
The Bulls put up 138 points in their win over the Wizards, shooting 55.8% from the field and hitting 23 threes at a 46.9% clip. Zach LaVine led the way with 33 points, while Nikola Vucevic added 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor and hitting 4 threes.
Jalen Smith also contributed 15 points, shooting 83.3% and making 3 of his 4 three-point attempts. LaVine scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Vucevic added 13 in the 3rd. Coby White also scored 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Bulls held the Wizards to 105 points on Friday, allowing 26 in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, giving up 24 points, and finished strong in the 4th, allowing just 23 points.
Chicago limited Washington to 39% shooting overall, though the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 39% clip. The Bulls sent Washington to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. Chicago also recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks.