Something’s gotta give in our NBA picks for Sunday's matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls.
The Kings roll into the Windy City having reeled off six straight wins, while Chicago has ripped off four straight wins at home. Even if star guard De’Aaron Fox can’t make it back to the lineup as he deals with a hip injury, our Kings vs Bulls predictions have Sacramento staying hot.
Kings vs Bulls prediction
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Kings moneyline (-165 at bet365)
My analysis
If you were wondering if this Sacramento Kings win streak under new head coach Doug Christie was all smoke and mirrors, it was put to rest Friday night when they crushed the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 114-97.
Last time out, they smacked Washington in a 138-105 drubbing, the second time in less than a week they’ve scored big, dumping New York 139-126 on January 4. Unfortunately, the Bulls give as much as they get, ranking 29th in scoring defense (120.8 ppg allowed).
Their home streak is because of a defensive improvement, for sure, as they're holding teams to 113 points over the last four wins, holding teams to 43.9% shooting from the field and 33.5% from 3-point range.
They’ve gone 10-5 against teams with a record below .500 — and that record should improve on Sunday.
Kings vs Bulls same-game parlay
Kings moneyline
DeMar DeRozan Over 23.5 points
Zach Lavine Over 27.5 points
It’s the first game for DeMar DeRozan against his former club, and he’s in fine form, topping his scoring line of 23.5 in three of his last four outings. The veteran has seen his shooting volume go up in the three games Fox has missed, averaging 22 shots per game. Even if Fox does return, though, he’d be wise to feed the hot hand.
Seventeen shot attempts is his sweet spot: when he’s attempted at least 17 field goals, DeRozan has scored 24+ points in five of his last six games.
Meanwhile, DeRozan’s old running mate Zach LaVine has been on fire for the Bulls since the calendar turned to 2025. He's coming off a 33-point outing against the Wizards, the fifth straight game in January he’s scored at least 31 points. He’s shooting an absurd 59.8% from the field in those games.
Sacramento has seen LaVine do damage offensively in recent meetings, scoring 28+ points against them in four of the last seven meetings.
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Kings vs Bulls odds
Kings vs Bulls live odds
Kings vs Bulls opening odds
- Spread: Sacramento -3 | Chicago +3
- Moneyline: Sacramento -150 | Chicago +125
- Over/Under: Over 241.5 | Under 241.5
Odds courtesy of bet365.
Kings vs Bulls spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Kings are 5-1 ATS in its last six games. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last seven.
- The Under has cashed in four of the last five meetings.
- The Kings have cashed the Over in three of their last four games.
Kings vs Bulls trend
The Bulls have gone Under the total in six of their last seven games. Find more NBA betting trends for Kings vs. Bulls.
How to watch Kings vs Bulls
| Location: | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date: | Sunday, 1-12-2025 |
| Tip-off: | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | NBCS-California, CHSN |
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