Kings vs Bucks Prediction

Milwaukee Bucks (26-12) vs Sacramento Kings (23-15)

Game Info: Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)

Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -5 -- Over/Under: 248

The Sacramento Kings look for a win after winning 6 of their last 9 games. The Milwaukee Bucks look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings beat the Pistons and Hornets this week while losing to the 76ers. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 117.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 27.7 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 20.1 points and 12.7 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game. The Kings will face the Suns after this game.

Sacramento Kings Player Facts

• Domantas Sabonis ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.7) this season.
• De'Aaron Fox ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.7) this season.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks rebounded from a loss to the Jazz with wins over the Celtics and Warriors. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 124.5 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.4 points on 47 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.2 points and 11.5 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25 points and 4.3 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.8%) this season.
• Damian Lillard ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (82.3%).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (94.6).
• The Kings rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.3%).
• The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.5).

Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are obviously more than capable of getting the job done here, but they're also a team that's had issues defensively and are on the end of a back to back. The Sacramento Kings are a young, athletic team that has the ability to take advantage of potential tired legs and could give a poor Bucks defense some trouble. This feels like a schedule spot that favors the Kings. Don't love it, but I'd lean toward the Kings and the free buckets.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.