Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/1

The NBA season is starting, and the Sacramento Kings visit the Milwaukee Bucks. The game is at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Fans can watch it on NBCS.
The Kings have struggled with a 1-4 record. They are 0-3 in away games. The Bucks have a 4-1 record and are undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. The Bucks are on a two-game winning streak, while the Kings have lost their last three games.
Kings vs Bucks Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
- Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Betting Odds: Bucks -6.5 (-111), Kings +6.5 (-111), Bucks MoneyLine -239, Kings MoneyLine +197, Over/Under 232.5 (-110)
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
The Sacramento Kings have faced challenges in their recent games. They lost to the Chicago Bulls 126-113, with Domantas Sabonis scoring 18 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. In their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Kings fell short 107-101, with Sabonis again leading in rebounds with 18.
Offensively, the Kings rank 27th in points per game with 111.0. Their field goal percentage is 47.4, placing them 13th in the league. They struggle with free throws, making only 15.0 per game, which ranks them 29th.
Defensively, the Kings allow 116.8 points per game, ranking 14th. They are 7th in three-point percentage allowed at 33.5. However, they rank 25th in rebounds allowed, giving up 47.6 per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have been strong at home with recent wins. They won against the Golden State Warriors 120-110. In that game, Ryan Rollins led with 32 points and 8 assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a key player for the Bucks. He scored 37 points in their win against the New York Knicks. However, he is questionable for the next game due to a knee issue.
The Bucks rank 9th in points per game this season. They also have a high effective field goal percentage, leading the league. Despite this, their free throw percentage is low, sitting at 29th in the league.
BTB Betting Pick
The Bucks are favored by 6.5 points against the Kings. The Kings score 111.0 points per game while allowing 116.8 points. The Bucks score 121.8 points and allow 115.0 points. Given these stats, the Bucks should cover the spread. The projected score is Bucks 124, Kings 112.
The total for the game is set at 232.5 points. The combined average points scored and allowed by both teams is 231.8. This is close to the set line. However, with the Bucks’ strong offense and the Kings’ defense, the game is likely to go over. The projected total is 236 points.