Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 1/14/25 NBA Picks

Milwaukee Bucks (20-17) vs Sacramento Kings (20-19)

Game Info: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)

Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -2.5 -- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings beat the Bulls and Celtics, and they play the Rockets, Wizards, and Warriors next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.6 points and 5.1 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Magic, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Magic, Raptors, and 76ers next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.8 points and 4.4 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Khris Middleton is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

  • The favorites have won each of the last 17 games between the Kings and Bucks.
  • The Kings have lost 15 of their last 17 road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Sacramento Kings will win

  • The Kings have won each of their last six night games.
  • The Bucks have lost each of their last four night games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against teams that held a winning record.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

  • Damian Lillard ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FT% (91.2%) this season.
  • Taurean Prince ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.9%) this season.

Sacramento Kings Player Facts

  • DeMar DeRozan ranks 32nd amongst qualified players for points per game (20.9) this season.
  • Keegan Murray ranks 16th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (7.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Bucks rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (25.8).
  • The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.6%).
  • The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.7).
  • The Kings rank 28th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.5).

Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

Malik Monk is questionable for the Kings due to a groin injury.

The Bucks won’t have Khris Middleton. Gary Trent Jr. and Ryan Rollins are questionable, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable despite a knee injury.

Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

You can make a case for the Sacramento Kings and the points, as they're riding a seven-game winning streak. Many of those wins came against playoff-caliber teams. With that said, I'd need more points to side with the Kings on the road. The Milwaukee Bucks are as healthy as they've been in a while, and they're at home. The Bucks are also coming off an embarrassing blowout loss to the Knicks, which should have put a nasty take in their mouth. While Fox is back from injury, Malik Monk is now questionable. We're laying less than a full bucket. I have to lean toward the Bucks at home. 

Randy’s Pick Milwaukee Bucks -2.5

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