The Chicago Bulls (3-17) will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak when they square off with the Sacramento Kings (6-15) at United Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017, and will air on NBC Sports – California.
Sacramento is a 1.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 193 points.
Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Prediction
The Kings are trying to rebound after their 112-87 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their last matchup. Milwaukee made nine of their 22 three pointers (40.9 percent), while Sacramento was 5-17 (29.4 percent). Willie Cauley-Stein had a good game for Sacramento, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Bulls’ last game, they lost a close one to the Denver Nuggets, 111-110. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Denver’s biggest advantages. They had 31 free throw attempts, while Chicago had 21. Chicago’s Lauri Markkanen put together a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
It could be a tough game for Sacramento on the offensive glass. The Kings currently rank 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (20.9 percent), while Chicago ranks fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (80.7 percent).
Sacramento comes into the game with records of 6-15 straight up (SU) and 8-11-2 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Kings games, with 10 overs compared to 10 unders.
Meanwhile, Chicago is 3-17 SU and 7-10-2 ATS. Games involving the Bulls have typically finished under the projected point total (63.2 percent).
Zach Randolph has averaged 15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals over the last five games for Sacramento.
After the Bulls won both games against the Kings last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Chicago won 112-107. The Bulls’ 7.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Kings, who had a rate of 14.8.
Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Sacramento is 2-7-2 ATS on the road with 5 overs, 5 unders and 1 push.
At home, Chicago is 3-4-1 ATS with 7 unders and 1 over.
Sacramento is 3-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Chicago is 2-4.
In games where they score above 100 points, the Kings are 3-3 and the Bulls are 2-5.
Chicago ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (31.4) while Sacramento ranks last (20.9).
The Bulls rank 13th in rebounds per game (44.4) while the Kings rank 29th (39.2).
Sacramento ranks third in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.7) while Chicago ranks 15th (17.4).
The Kings rank 21st in blocks per game (4.0) while the Bulls rank 28th (3.3).
Chicago ranks 19th in assists per game (21.8) while Sacramento ranks 26th (20.0).
The Kings rank 24th in points in the paint per game (40.7) while the Bulls rank last (36.9).
Sacramento ranks 20th in fast break points per game (9.1) while Chicago ranks 26th (8.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Sacramento is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Chicago is 1-4 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Kings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 10.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 95.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 113.6 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
