Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions March 20th 2025

Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls March 20th 2025

At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-267) will host the Chicago Bulls (+220) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are currently favored by 7 points and have won two straight games. The Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-40, while the Kings are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-33.

This game can be seen on NBCS and will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The over/under line for this game is 234.5 points.

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Bulls vs. Kings Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Chicago Bulls at Sacramento Kings
• Where: Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
• Date: Thursday, March 20th
• Betting Odds SAC -7, CHI +220 | SAC -267 O/U 234.5

The Bulls Can Win If…

The Bulls dropped to 29-40 on the season after a 127-121 road loss to the Suns on Wednesday. Chicago entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 248, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 235.5 by 12.5 points.

A 10-0 run by the Suns early in the game put the Bulls in a hole, as Phoenix extended their lead from 24-20 to 34-20. Chicago trailed 99-84 going into the 4th quarter but made a push, outscoring the Suns 37-28 in the final period.

The Bulls shot 54.4% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 39.5% clip in their 127-121 loss to the Suns. Coby White and Nikola Vučević each scored 24 points, with Vučević making 4 threes at 50% efficiency.

Josh Giddey added 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% and hitting 2 threes at 50%. Giddey scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while White added 12 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Suns, giving up 127 points on 49% shooting. Chicago allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 3rd, while Phoenix scored 32 in the 2nd and 28 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Bulls allowed the Suns to hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. Phoenix also went 18/20 from the free-throw line. Chicago finished with 32 defensive rebounds, while giving up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.

• Across their last three road contests, Chicago has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 115 points per game.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
• Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Kings Can Win If…

The Kings improved to 35-33 on the season with a 123-119 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Sacramento, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 242, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 228.5 by 13.5 points.

After trailing 22-15 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Kings went on a 14-0 run, turning a 74-73 deficit into an 87-74 lead. They outscored the Cavs 43-32 in the 3rd quarter and edged them 33-31 in the 4th to seal the win.

In their win over the Cavaliers, the Kings shot 50.5% from the field and knocked down 16 threes at a 45.7% clip. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 27 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 22 points and 4 made threes.

Devin Carter contributed 16 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter. Keegan Murray, Keon Ellis, and Trey Lyles each chipped in 13 points, with Murray and Ellis scoring 8 in the 3rd quarter.

The Kings’ defense started strong, giving up just 22 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd, allowing 34 points. The Cavaliers scored 32 in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th, but Sacramento held on for the win. Cleveland shot 54% from the field overall.

Sacramento sent Cleveland to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Kings gave up 13 threes on 38% shooting. They finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals.

• In their last three games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
• As the betting favorite, the Kings have an ATS record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
• In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Bulls come in as the underdog at +7, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 234.5 and given that our model is projecting 203 points between the teams, we like the under.

Kings Host Bulls, Aim to Build Momentum at Home

The Sacramento Kings look to keep rolling on their seven-game homestand when they take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Kings Finding Ways to Win Despite Injuries

Sacramento (35-33) is coming off one of its most impressive wins of the season, taking down the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 123-119 on Wednesday. The victory came despite missing key contributors, including Zach LaVine (personal reasons), Domantas Sabonis (ankle), and Jake LaRavia (illness).

DeMar DeRozan stepped up with 27 points, while Malik Monk added 22 to help the Kings secure their second straight home win. Jonas Valanciunas filled in admirably for Sabonis, finishing with 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Devin Carter (16 points) and Trey Lyles (13 points, seven rebounds, five assists) provided a spark off the bench.

DeRozan emphasized the importance of maximizing wins at home, as Sacramento battles for play-in positioning in the Western Conference.

“It’s been a long season, and we understand coming down the stretch every single game is important,” DeRozan said. “We’re home for a while and we need (to win) every single one of these games at home before we go back out on the road.”

Bulls Look to Bounce Back After Loss to Suns

Chicago (29-40) arrives in Sacramento on the second night of a back-to-back following a 127-121 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The Bulls trailed by as many as 21 points in the third quarter but cut the deficit to four with under 30 seconds remaining before ultimately falling short.

Josh Giddey, returning from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, scored 22 points and looked sharp in his return. However, his status for Thursday remains uncertain, as the Bulls will evaluate how his ankle responds overnight.

“We’ll see how he responds,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan said. “He looked like he was moving well out there. I think Thursday morning will tell a lot to see how the ankle and foot respond.”

Chicago has split its first three games of a six-game Western Conference road trip and remains locked in a battle for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Can the Kings Keep Climbing?

Both teams sit ninth in their respective conferences, making this a crucial matchup as they jockey for postseason positioning. Sacramento has a golden opportunity to take advantage of its extended homestand, while Chicago looks to stay competitive despite a challenging road trip.

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