Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
The Sacramento Kings will hit the road to face the Chicago Bulls in an NBA pro basketball game on Tuesday night.
Start time from Chicago is set for 8PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the NBA League Pass.
The point spread opened up with the home team Chicago Bulls favored by-12 1/2 points with an over under of 187 ½ points.
Early money has not moved this point spread as the Bulls remain a -12 ½ point betting favorite.
The total too has shown no early movement as the game is currently lined at 187 ½ points.
Chicago Bulls money line players will lay –1250 odds with the road underdog Sacramento Kings bringing back +1025 odds to post the straight up win without the need for getting the points.
The teams first met this season back on December 29th where the Bulls posted the 108-98 road win at Sacramento as a -8 point road favorite.
The total landed over the closing line of 188 ½ points.
The Bulls were on fire from the field as the team made 53.8% from the floor with 6 of 12 from three.
Derrick Rose had 19 points and dished out 8 assists in the win.
The Kings shot poorly at the free throw line missing 14 of 34 free throws.
Marcus Thornton led the team with 19 points on 7 of 14 shooting.
Sacramento will travel to Chicago with a record of 10-17 on the year. The club is 3-12 on the road.
The Kings average 92 points and 40.4% shooting with 40.4% coming from the three point line. The club makes 73.6% of their free throws.
On the defensive side of the court the club surrenders 100 points with 46.7% shooting. Opponents connect on 32.5% from the three point line against them.
The team has won four of their past six games.
They are coming off the 98-84 home defeat on Sunday night to the Phoenix Suns as a -2 ½ point betting favorite.
The total landed under the closing line of 195 points.
It was an awful shooting night for the Kings as they made 35.1% from the floor and 8 of 21 coming from the three point line.
Center DeMarcus Cousins led the team with 26 points and nine rebounds on 8 of 18 shooting.
Marcus Thornton scored 21 points as he made 8 of 13 from the floor and 4 of 6 coming from beyond the arc.
Off the bench Donte Green contributed with 8 points on 2 of 4 shooting.
Sacramento allowed Phoenix to hit on 50% from the field and 8 of 23 coming from beyond the arc.
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The Chicago Bulls will play host to Sacramento with a record of 23-7 this season. The club is 9-1 at home.
Chicago averages 97 points and connects on 46.2% from the field with 37.6% coming from the three point line. The club converts on 72.8% of their free throws.
On defense the Bulls allow 87 points and 42.5% shooting. Opponents connect on 32.5% from the three point line against them.
The club is coming off the 95-91 road defeat to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon as a -1 point betting favorite.
The over under in the game came in at over the total of 171 ½ points.
Derrick Rose missed the game due to back problems. He is doubtful tonight with his injury.
The Bulls made just 38.6% of their shots with 6 of 20 coming from the three point line.
C.J. Watson led Chicago with 22 points and six assists on 8 of 23 shooting from the field.
Carlos Boozer scored 22 points and pulled down seven rebounds as he made 9 of his 16 shots.
Joakim Noah had 16 points and nine rebounds in the loss.
Chicago allowed the Celtics 49.3% shooting with 3 of 13 coming from three.
Trend: Sacramento Kings are 7-1 ATS in their past eight games.
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