Kings vs Bucks Prediction NBA Picks for Today 3/13

The Sacramento Kings will look to continue their three-game winning streak when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on March 13, 2023, at 10 p.m. EDT. The game will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently first in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 48-19. The Bucks have gone 20-13 on the road this season and are 14-4 when they win the turnover battle, averaging 14.1 turnovers per game.

Brook Lopez has been the Bucks' top performer, averaging 15.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. Jrue Holiday has also been in great form lately, averaging 18.3 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 51.9% over the last 10 games.

However, the Bucks will be without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is out with a hand injury. Wesley Matthews is also out with a calf injury.

Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings are currently third in the Western Conference, with a record of 40-26. The Kings have gone 21-13 in home games this season and are fourth in the Western Conference for assists, averaging 27.1 per game, led by Domantas Sabonis with 7.0 per game.

De'Aaron Fox has been the standout player for Sacramento lately, averaging 24.0 points and 3.1 rebounds over the last 10 games. Harrison Barnes has also been performing well, averaging 15.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Betting Trends

According to KingPin.pro's betting trends, Milwaukee is 5-5 against the spread in its last 10 games, while Sacramento is 7-3 against the spread in its last 10 games. The total has gone over in four of Milwaukee's last five games and in six of Sacramento's last 10 games.

Public Betting Data

As of now, 61% of public bets are on the Kings to cover the spread.

Prediction

Despite the absence of Antetokounmpo, the Bucks still have a talented squad and will present a tough challenge for the Kings. However, Sacramento has been in great form lately, and their strong assist game could make up for any lack of star power.

Pick - Sacramento Kings (-2.5).