Bulls and Kings Set for Crucial Showdown in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings, 35-33, will face off against the Chicago Bulls, 29-40, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 10 p.m. EDT. The Kings enter the game as a six-and-a-half-point favorite with an over/under of 236 points. Sacramento has been a bit inconsistent against the spread, with a 28-36-3 record this season, but they’ve been strong at home, hitting the over in 62.5% of their games. The Bulls, while having a better ATS record at 34-32-2, have struggled on the road but still hold a solid chance to cover the spread. Both teams will be hungry for a win to improve their playoff positioning, making this matchup an exciting one.
Key players for Sacramento include DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 22.2 points, 4.1 assists, and four rebounds per game, and Malik Monk, who contributes 17.7 points and 5.9 assists per game. Additionally, Jonas Valanciunas, with 11 points and 8.2 rebounds, has been an important presence in the paint for the Kings. As a team, Sacramento averages 116.6 points per game, ranking seventh in the league, and they have a team shooting percentage of 47.8%. For the Bulls, Nikola Vucevic leads the charge, posting 18.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game while shooting efficiently from the field. Josh Giddey, with 13.8 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, will be critical in facilitating the Bulls' offense. Coby White, the reigning Conference Player of the Week, has been on fire lately, contributing 19.5 points per game, and will be relied upon for scoring. As a team, the Bulls average 116.6 points per game, ranking eighth in the league, and have a team shooting percentage of 42.8%. Is Josh Giddey the truth? will be a question Bulls fans are asking, as his continued growth could make him one of the most exciting young stars in the league.
Despite Chicago’s depth, Sacramento is favored to win with a 71.9% probability, according to betting predictions. The Kings' ability to score efficiently and control the pace of the game, coupled with their home-court advantage, should give them the edge in this matchup. However, the Bulls’ strong frontcourt led by Vucevic and their versatile backcourt players like Giddey and White could make this a tightly contested game. Ultimately, Sacramento’s offensive firepower, especially from DeRozan and Monk, should lead them to a victory, though expect Chicago to keep things competitive throughout the game.
