Kings vs. Bulls betting: NBA preview for January 12

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The Sacramento Kings (19-19) are 3.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a six-game win streak when they visit the Chicago Bulls (18-20) on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at United Center. The contest airs at 3:30 PM ET on NBCS-CA and CHSN. The over/under in the matchup is set at 238.

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Kings vs. Bulls betting lines

  • Kings odds to win: -171
  • Bulls odds to win: +144
  • Spread: Kings (-3.5)
  • Total: 238
  • TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Kings Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Sacramento is 9-7 in road contests with an 8-8 record against the spread on the road.
  • This season, Sacramento has a 3-4 record ATS in road games when playing as 3.5-point favorites or more.
  • Kings road games have hit the over on the set point total seven times this year.
  • Sacramento and its opponents have averaged a total of 228.4 points per road contest this year, 9.6 points fewer than this game’s posted total.

Kings Recent Trends

  • The Kings have a 6-4 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread five times in those games.
  • The Kings’ past 10 outings saw five hit the over.
  • The last 10 Kings games averaged 226.8 total points, 11.2 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • During their last 10 games, the Kings have scored 0.3 fewer points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

Kings Betting Records

  • The Kings have won 50% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (15-15).
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -171 or shorter, Sacramento has gone 11-8 (57.9% win percentage).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Kings’ implied win probability is 63.1%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.4 (eighth in NBA) 46.3 (13th) 44.4 (13th) 42.7 (seventh) 26.2 (13th) 13 (eighth)

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Bulls Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • The Bulls have hit the over in nine of their 19 home games this year with a set over/under (47.4%).
  • The Bulls have covered the spread 10 times at home and is 8-11 in home contests.
  • The Bulls have gone 3-1 ATS at home this season as 3.5-point underdogs or more.
  • The Bulls and their opponents have averaged a total of 236.2 points per home contest this year, 1.8 points fewer than this game’s posted total.

Bulls Recent Trends

  • The Bulls are 5-5 overall and 5-5 against the spread over their past 10 games.
  • The Bulls and their opponents have combined to hit the over in three of the past 10 games.
  • The past 10 Bulls games averaged 1.1 fewer points (236.9) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • In their last 10 games, the Bulls have a 116.4 points-per-game average, 1.8 points below their season-long scoring average.

Bulls Betting Records

  • This season, Chicago has won 12 out of the 29 games, or 41.4%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • The Bulls have a record of 7-14 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least +144 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 41.0% chance of a victory for the Bulls.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.1 (11th in NBA) 47.4 (20th) 45.3 (seventh) 46.9 (28th) 29.6 (fourth) 14.6 (20th)
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