Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Two non-conference rivals in mixed form meet on Saturday night as Milwaukee Bucks make the trip to Sacramento to face the Kings.

Milwaukee look set to secure a postseason spot without the need for a play-in as they sit fifth in the East, but they have suffered five defeats in their last eight games and will be looking to rediscover some form before the playoffs begin.

Sacramento have registered just two wins in their last seven and their own postseason hopes are in the balance, with a place in the play-in tournament perhaps the best they can hope for. 

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings betting picks and predictions

Sacramento Kings -2.0 (-115)

The Kings may be in the middle of a bit of a rough patch but they have been picking up wins at their Golden 1 Center home recently.

Sacramento has an 18-16 home record for the season but of late they have managed to make home advantage count more often than not, winning four of the last six games at this venue.

The absence of starting center Domantas Sabonis, who will sit out a third straight game, is an obvious blow for the Kings but they did manage to overcome Cleveland Cavaliers without the Lithuanian earlier this week and Milwaukee have a few injury issues of their own to contend with, as Damian Lillard will probably sit this one out and Bobby Portis is still suspended.

Sacramento are the team in greater need and that, coupled with home advantage, could give them an edge over a Bucks team who have lost two of their last three road games.

Milwaukee will probably be satisfied with any place in the top six in the East now that the top two spots are out of reach. The Bucks probably already have one eye on the postseason and may be looking to manage the fitness of a few key men, whereas the Kings are scrapping to remain in the play-in places in the East.

Sacramento are -135 in the Money Line but with the Spread set at just two points it makes sense to cover the home team with that modest handicap, as Milwaukee’s last two losses have come by nine and 16 points respectively.

Zach LaVine over 21.5 points (-115)

Zach LaVine will come into Saturday’s game with a bit of a point to prove and at least 22 points looks like a target he can reach.

LaVine had a terrible game last time out as he faced former team Chicago Bulls for the first time since his mid-season move to Sacramento, shooting just 2-9 from the field and finishing up with eight points - his worst game for the Kings so far.

The guard is averaging 23.3 points-per-game for the season though and he’s scored at least 22 in 10 of his 19 games for Sacramento so far. LaVine’s highest total in a Kings jersey is 42 points and he’s had three more 30+ points games, and he can finish with over 21.5 against a Milwaukee team who may already have the playoffs in their thoughts.

Brook Lopez over 5.5 rebounds (-115)

Milwaukee center Brook Lopez won’t have Sabonis to compete with and over 5.5 boards looks likely on Saturday.

Lopez is averaging exactly 5.5 rebounds per-game for the Bucks through March and he’s finished up with at least six in four of Milwaukee’s five away games this month. 

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings odds

Milwaukee Bucks	+115 ML
Sacramento Kings	-135 ML
Spread	SAC Kings -2.0
Total Points	O/U 223.5

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings player props

Player Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL Bucks)	O/U 31.5
DeMar DeRozan (SAC Kings)	O/U 22.5
Zach LaVine (SAC Kings)	O/U 21.5
Malik Monk (SAC Kings)	O/U 18.5
Kyle Kuzma (MIL Bucks)	O/U 16.5
Brook Lopez (MIL Bucks)	O/U 14.5

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