Two of the league’s best teams meet when the Milwaukee Bucks (48-19) visit the Sacramento Kings (40-26), who have already surpassed their win total from last year. The Bucks lead the Eastern Conference by 1.5 games over the Boston Celtics. The Kings are tied for second with the Memphis Grizzlies and are five games behind the Denver Nuggets.
Sacramento plays an exciting style of basketball and has been the beneficiary of a youth movement and an infusion of veterans to create the right mix of talent. Milwaukee continues to show its great depth and talent across the board as some stars miss time.
This is one of several exciting games on Monday’s NBA schedule. Here is a breakdown of the odds, an analysis of each team, injury updates, and more before making Bucks vs Kings picks.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Odds
The NBA odds today show the Bucks are favored by 1.5 points at -110 odds on either side of the line. The total points is set at 236 points at -110 on either the over or under. The Bucks’ moneyline is -120, while the Kings’ is +100.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Information
Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings
Location of the Game: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA.
Date and Time: Monday, March 13, 2023, 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: NBA League Pass
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Analysis
Milwaukee Bucks Performance Recap and Analysis
NBA team stats show the Bucks are elite on both ends of the court. They rank ninth in scoring 115.9 points per game despite being 23rd in converting 46.6% of field goal attempts and 11th in making 36.6% of 3-point shots.
Defensively, Milwaukee is sixth at holding teams to 111.9 points per game, second in limiting them to 45.0% on field goal attempts, and third in holding them to 34.5% on 3-point shots.
Milwaukee Bucks Key Injuries
The biggest Milwaukee Bucks news is if Giannis Antetokounmpo will play. He is questionable with a hand injury, while Wes Matthews is probable (calf). Antetokounmpo’s NBA player stats are 31.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, so he is potentially a big loss.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends to Know
The Bucks are 37-28-2 against the spread and 32-25 on over/unders. They are 20-13 straight up on the road. Milwaukee is 34-19-2 against the spread as a favorite, intriguing for those making the Bucks vs Kings picks, but the Bucks are 6-10-2 against the spread on the road against teams with a winning record.
Sacramento Kings Performance Recap and Analysis
The Kings have the best offense in the league, scoring 121.2 points per game and ranking second at making 50.0% of field goal attempts and 10th at making 37.0% of 3-point shots.
Defensively, they are the polar opposite. They allow 118.3 points per game, which ranks 27th, 49.5% on field goal attempts, which ranks 29th; and 37.1% on 3-point shots, which ranks 22nd.
Sacramento Kings Key Injuries
There is nobody listed on the Sacramento Kings injury report.
Sacramento Kings Betting Trends to Know
Sacramento is 37-28-1 against the spread, 33-31-2 on over/unders, and 21-13 at home straight up. The Kings are 15-10 against the spread as an underdog and 7-7-1 against the spread at home against teams with a winning record.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Picks
Those making NBA picks today show 62% of bets are on the Bucks to cover the spread.
Moneyline: Bucks -120
This is probably the best chance for the Kings, who have lost 13 straight NBA matchups to the Bucks.
Spread: Bucks -1.5
It is hard to really take the Kings when already taking Milwaukee moneyline.
Over/Under Total: Under 236 points
There will be plenty of points in this game, but the Bucks’ defense should hold strong.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Score Predictions
One thing to note about making Bucks vs Kings picks is to be sure to check the injury report throughout the day.
- NBA Pick: Bucks 118, Kings 113
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