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Bulls vs. Kings prediction: Chicago favored to win Sunday's NBA game [3/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Chicago Bulls vs Sacramento Kings predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls will meet in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Bulls as the most likely winner of the Bulls vs. Kings game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Kings lineup will feature players like Precious Achiuwa, Russell Westbrook and Maxime Raynaud, while the Bulls will look to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Collin Sexton.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Bulls vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Bulls and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Bulls a 64% chance of defeating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Bulls winning 119-115.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Bulls and Kings each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 236.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Bulls vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulls | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-110) | +4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -184 | +170 |
| Total | o236.5 (-105) | u236.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bulls vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kings +4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +170 |
| Total | Under 236.5 | -108 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Under 236.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bulls vs. Kings player props
NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Sunday's Bulls vs. Kings game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Golden 1 Center.
Josh Giddey is expected to lead the Bulls with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Precious Achiuwa is projected to have 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists for the Kings.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Bulls prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | 17 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 45 |
| Matas Buzelis | 17 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 34 |
| Collin Sexton | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| Tre Jones | 13 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 29 |
| Jalen Smith | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
Kings prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Kings:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Achiuwa | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 38 |
| R. Westbrook | 16 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 38 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| Malik Monk | 14 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| Nique Clifford | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 31 |
Bulls vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Kings and Bulls at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
Conclusion
We predict the Bulls, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Sunday, with Josh Giddey projected for a game-high 45 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bulls vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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