Bucks vs. Kings Recommended Bet

Milwaukee Bucks (48-19 SU, 36-27-4 ATS) vs. Sacramento Kings (40-26 SU, 36-29-1 ATS)
When: Monday, March 13th, 10:00 PM (ET)
Where: Golden 1 Center, CA, Sacramento
TV: NBCS

Point Spread: Mil -1/Sac -1 (Bet smarter! STOP laying -110 odds! Start laying only -105 today at BetAnySports Sportsbook! You’ll be so happy you made the switch!)
Total: 236
Money Line: Milwaukee Bucks -116/-105

Notable Injuries

Bucks

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Questionable) Hand
• Wesley Matthews (Probable) Calf

Kings

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Milwaukee is 48-19 overall. When taking to the road, Milwaukee has a mark of 20-13 and a win percentage of 61%. Currently, the team is 1st in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 36-27-4 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 3-2 in their past five games and 1-3-1 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 8-2 SU and 5-4-1 ATS.

In their most recent game, Milwaukee could not come away with a victory against the Warriors, losing by a score of 125-116. Despite Brook Lopez leading the team with 19 points, the Bucks were unable to overcome their status as 3-point underdogs. The Bucks also ended up with an ATS loss in the game.

Heading into the game, Sacramento is 40-26 overall. When playing at home, Sacramento has a mark of 21-13 and a win percentage of 62%. Currently, the team is 2nd in the Western Conference. So far, they are 36-29-1 vs. the spread. Sacramento will look to stay hot in today’s game vs. Milwaukee as they are the winners of 3 straight games.

Sacramento will be looking to build on their most recent win over the Suns. Harrison Barnes led the team to a win with his 19 points. The Kings were 4-point underdogs on the spread, giving them an ATS win.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Bucks picked up the 126-113 win over the Kings. The Bucks margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as a 6.5-point favorite. This has been the only matchup between the two teams this season. The Bucks have had the better record vs. the spread over the last five games, going 3-2. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 9 points per game. The over-under record in these same games is 5-0, with the teams combining for an average of 251 points per game.

Analysis

This season, Milwaukee is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 115.9 points per game. So far, the Bucks are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 100.6 possessions per game. Milwaukee’s offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 11th in 3-point shooting percentage at 36.6%. On defense, the Bucks allow an average of 112.13 points per game, placing them 19th in the league. So far, opposing teams are hitting 35.73% of their looks from deep vs. Milwaukee.

Heading into the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable on the injury report. This season, he leads the team with a per-game scoring average of 31.2. Currently, Jrue Holiday is 2nd on the team in scoring at 19.7 points per game.

This season, Sacramento is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 121.2 points per game. So far, the Kings are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 101.0 possessions per game. Sacramento’s offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 10th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.0%. The defense has been a struggle for Sacramento, as they currently allow 115.77 points per game. The team’s 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 37.05% of their looks from the outside.

De’Aaron Fox is the top scorer for Sacramento, averaging 25.4 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 51.2%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Domantas Sabonis, with an average of 19.0 points per game.

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Betting Trends

• The Bucks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
• The Bucks are 9-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
• The Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
• The Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last four games playing on one day of rest.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

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