Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings: Matchups, Starting Lineups, and Betting Advice | February 3, 2024.

The Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls are one of six NBA games on Saturday’s schedule. The Kings defeated the Bulls twice in the previous season; this is their first meeting of the new campaign. Let’s examine the preview, forecast, starting lineups, and betting advice for this game.

Despite erratic performances over their past ten games, Sacramento is still among the best teams in the Western Conference. With a stellar 4-1 record, they are currently in their sixth game of a seven-game road trip. On Monday, they wrap up their trip in Cleveland and return to California.

In the meantime, the Eastern Conference ranks the Bulls ninth. They just defeated the Charlotte Hornets 117-110 on Wednesday. Before the All-Star break, they have six more games after three days off.

Against the Chicago Bulls, De’Aaron Fox has an over/under of 24.5 points, which is less than his 27.1 point season average. Fox is favored to win by more than 24.5 points, which is a wise wager. In his last five games, he has scored 25 points or more three times.

In contrast, DeMar DeRozan’s season average of 22.0 points per game is less than his predicted total of 25.5 points for this Saturday’s game. Zach LaVine’s absence will force him to score more, as he has only once exceeded 25.5 points in his last five games.

Against the Chicago Bulls, Domantas Sabonis is expected to score 19.9 points. It’s less than his season average of 20.0 points per game and his over/under of 20.5 points. Since he has only once in his last six games scored 21 points or more, it is safer to choose him to go under.