Milwaukee Bucks (42-23) vs. Sacramento Kings (36-27)
March 12, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sacramento Kings +2.5; Over/Under: +234.5
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings prediction.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after sneaking past the Clippers in a 124-117 road win on Sunday. Damian Lillard led the team with 35 points and 11 assists on 11 of 19 shooting, Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 34 points with seven rebounds and 10 assists while Malik Beasley chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 49 percent from the field and 17 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Clippers early on and trailed for most of the first half, before they caught fire with 65 points in the second half to earn the narrow win and improve to 42-23 overall this season.
Sacramento Kings
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been in decent shape as they’ve won six of their last 10 games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back in this spot after getting stopped in their tracks by the Rockets in a 112-104 loss on Sunday. Domantas Sabonis led the team with 25 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists on 10 of 11 shooting, Malik Monk added 20 points with five assists off the bench while De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Kings shot 45 percent from the field and just six of 32 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in control after pouring in 59 points in the first half to take the early lead, but all their hard work went to waste in the third quarter where they managed just 14 points to trail the rest of the way.
Sacramento Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won each of their last 11 games at Golden 1 Center following a home loss.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- Each of the last 22 games between the Bucks and Kings have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Facts
- The Bucks have won each of their last 15 games against the Kings.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- Each of the Bucks’ last 17 games as favorites against the Kings have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings prediction
The Bucks could be a little shorthanded for this one with Khris Middleton and MarJon Beauchamp both questionable, while the Kings are keeping an eye on Keegan Murray who is questionable due to a left ankle sprain. The Bucks come into this meeting as the team in better shape, they could have Middleton back in the lineup and they are justified road favorites in this spot. However, the Kings were starting to build some momentum before their disappointing loss to the Rockets, so they have a shot in this one. This is a tough one to pick, but the Bucks have on a strong run and I think they can keep it going with a win and cover at this short line.
