Sacramento Kings Vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Prediction

Two franchises with rich histories square off early in the season when the Sacramento Kings visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, part of a 10-game NBA slate.

The Kings, with former Bulls DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Doug McDermott, are off to a slow 1-3 start, while the Bulls, led by Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic, are off to a 3-0 start.

Here's a preview from Monday Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls game, scheduled to tip off at 8 pm ET at the United Center in Chicago.

Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls preview and odds

Moneyline: Kings (+164) vs Bulls (-205)

Spread: Kings +5.5 (-110) vs Toros -5.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Kings o237.5 (-110) vs Bulls u237.5 (-110)

Editor's note: Odds can change close to the match. Odds listed were based on information available at time of writing.

Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Preview

The Kings have faced a challenging early season schedule, with their only win coming by a single point against the Utah Jazz. Their losses have been close, suggesting a lack of final punch: a six-point loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 1, followed by a seven-point loss to the LA Lakers and a six-point loss to the OKC Thunder in three days.

Sacramento is ranked 10th defensively but has the sixth-worst offense, and faces its third game in four days against the Bulls, one of two undefeated teams left in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago has established a clear identity early in the season, with the second-best defensive rating behind the defending champion Thunder. The Bulls have six players averaging double digits: Vucevic, Giddey, Ayo Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter, You kill Buzelis and Tre Jones.

As of the 1:30 am injury report, the Bulls have included Zach Collins and Coby White like outside The Kings have yet to release their injury report.

Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls predicted starting lineups

kings

G- Russell Westbrook | G- Dennis Schroder | F – Zach LaVine | F – DeMar DeRozan | C – Domantas Sabonis

bulls

G- Josh Giddey | G- Tree Jones | F – Matas Buzelis | F – Isaac Okoro | C – Nikola Vucevic

Editor's note: These are the expected lineups and could change based on player availability.

Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips

Zach LaVine O/U 21.5 points – Takes over.
Josh Giddey O/U 18.5 pts – Get under.
Domantas Sabonis O/U 16.5 points – Take over.
DeMar DeRozan O/U 18.5 points – Take over.