NBA Betting? Bulls vs Kings Predictions
NBA betting action sees the Chicago Bulls taking on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday November 20 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. Cappers Picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.
The Bulls are out West trying to rep the Eastern Conference.
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Chicago Bulls (8-3) vs. Sacramento Kings (6-5)
Thursday November 20
10:35PM
Sleep Train Arena – Sacramento, CA
TNT
NBA Betting Lines: Sacramento -1
NBA Betting Total: 196
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So far so good with a win over the Clippers to kick off their trip. Next up, the Kings.
Chicago
The Bulls are off to a strong start at 8-3 including a perfect 6-0 on the road.
They are coming off a fantastic victory over the Clippers on Monday, a game which they took over in the 3rd quarter.
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They did the same thing against the Raptors last week and it is good evidence of just how strong a coach Tom Thibodeau is that they make adjustments at halftime that enable them to take over a game.
They are 4-2 ATS on the road this season and that kind of prowess should continue thanks to their strong commitment to defense.
They may be shorthanded tonight though as Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol are questionable.
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You might as well pencil in Rose as questionable for every game from here on out but losing Gasol is just as important.
The Bulls have enough depth to win with those teams in the lineup but it becomes even more important that their defense may be solid as those are their best offensive players – sorry Jimmy Butler.
Sacramento
The Kings have gotten off to a winning start. Sure it is only 6-5 but for this team that is a start. It seems like they do not know what kind of team they want to have but the addition of Darren Collison in the offseason has been solid.
He is a team first guy for sure and Isaiah Thomas seemed more interested in getting his numbers than playing winning basketball.
This team started red hot but has cooled of late, though a home win against the defending champs is pretty good.
The key to the Kings is always Demarcus Cousins. He is an absolute load in the post and when motivated can be a strong defensive player too…and yes he can be a maniac (though I like that about him).
Rudy Gay as a secondary scorer is a much more palatable option so maybe this team is coming around and can be more competitive on a regular basis.
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Believe it or not they are a short fave against a weakened Bulls team.
NBA Handicapping Trends:
- Under is 8-1 in Bulls last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Bulls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
- Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.
- Under is 5-0 in Kings last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Bulls are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Bulls are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Sacramento.
4* FREE NBA Prediction: Sacramento -1
Take the Kings tonight.
NBA Score prediction: Sacramento 94 – Chicago 90
The Bulls are walking wounded and the situation is a good setup for a nice win for an emerging team.
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