Bucks vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 4

The Sacramento Kings (8-27) will be attempting to stop a four-game losing streak when hosting the Milwaukee Bucks (15-20) on January 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. The Bucks are currently 6-point favorites over the Kings. The game's over/under is 227.5.

Here's everything you need to know about the Bucks-Kings game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Bucks vs. Kings Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
• TV: FDSWI and NBCS-CA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bucks vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Kings (+ 6)
O/U Pick: Over (227.5)
Score Prediction: Bucks 116 - Kings 115

Bucks vs. Kings Betting Insights

• The Bucks and their opponent have combined to score over 227.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 19 of 35 games this year.
• This year, 22 of the Kings' 35 total matchups have gone over 227.5 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 3.6 fewer points per game (223.9) than this matchup's total of 227.5 points.
• The Bucks and the Kings have seen their opponents average a combined 11 more points per game than the over/under of 227.5 set for this game.
• Milwaukee has been chosen as the favorite in 16 games this year and has walked away with the win nine times (56.2%) in those games.
• Sacramento has been chosen as underdogs in 32 games this year and has walked away with the win six times (18.8%) in those games.
• Sacramento has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head games against Milwaukee.
• The Kings have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when hitting the court against the Bucks.
• The Kings have not covered for four games in a row against the point spread, and were the favorite in zero of them.

Bucks Recent Trends

• The Bucks are 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Milwaukee and its opponents have combined to score an average of 226 points in its last 10 games, 1.5 less than the 227.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Bucks are 16-19-0 this year.
• Milwaukee has been favored by 6 points or more eight times this season and are 3-5 ATS in those contests.
• Bucks games this year have gone over the point total 14 times in 35 opportunities (40%).
• The Bucks score 113.3 points per game, 9.2 fewer points than the 122.5 the Kings give up.
• When Milwaukee puts up more than 122.5 points, it is 4-2 against the spread and 4-2 overall.
• This season, the Bucks have a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.3% lower than the 49.9% of shots the Kings' opponents have made.
• Against the spread, the Bucks have performed worse at home, covering eight times in 18 home games, and eight times in 17 road games.
• Milwaukee has exceeded the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in eight of 18 home matchups (44.4%). In away games, it has hit the over in six of 17 games (35.3%).
• The Bucks have played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, putting up a home record of 5-4, compared to going 4-3 away from home.

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• Ryan Rollins averages 17.4 points, 5.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds per contest.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 29 points, 10 boards and 5.7 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Myles Turner averages 12.3 points, 5.4 boards and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made treys per game.
• Bobby Portis averages 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Kyle Kuzma posts 13.1 points, 4.9 boards and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 51.4% from the field.

Bucks Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have a 3-6-1 record against the spread while finishing 2-8 overall in their last 10 games.
• Sacramento's average total over the last 10 games is 2.3 points greater than the 227.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Kings have 11 wins against the spread in 35 games this season.
• This year, Sacramento has an against-the-spread record of 9-11-1 in its 21 games as an underdog of 6 points or more.
• Kings games this season have hit the over on 16 of 35 set point totals (45.7%).
• The Kings score an average of 110.6 points per game, 5.4 fewer points than the 116 the Bucks allow.
• Sacramento is 8-3-1 against the spread and 6-6 overall when it scores more than 116 points.
• The Kings' 46% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Bucks have allowed to their opponents.
• The Kings have been better against the spread away (7-11-1) than at home (4-11-1) this year.
• Looking at the over/under, Sacramento's games have gone over less often at home (seven of 16, 43.8%) than away (nine of 19, 47.4%).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook generates 14.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7 assists per game for the Kings.
• On a per-game basis, DeMar DeRozan gives the Kings 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• The Kings are receiving 13 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game from Dennis Schroder this year.
• Zach LaVine gives the Kings 20.2 points, 3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while averaging 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Maxime Raynaud gets the Kings 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while posting 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.

Kings Player Props

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