A small five-game slate makes up our Friday Daily NBA tips and best bets. Previews for the Kings battle against the Bulls, and a heavyweight clash between the Lakers and Bucks can be found here!
Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls
1:00pm, Golden 1 Center
Just like last night, I’ll side with the Bulls here up against a Kings side missing Zach LaVine and Domantis Sabonis. Chicago is playing on no rest after facing the Suns in Phoenix last night, while the Kings follow a similar script after hosting the Cavs. Sacramento has won seven of its last 10 over Chicago, but the Bulls remain a difficult team to shoot against from beyond the arc, holding opponents to the second-lowest three-point shooting percentage.
Tip: Back the Bulls to Cover the Line (+6.5)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks
1:30pm, Crypto Arena
The Lakers should have a bit of revenge in mind after losing by 20 to the Bucks just over a week ago in Milwaukee. Luka Doncic went off for 45 points, but without LeBron, the Lakers found themselves one man short on the scoring front as Dame Lillard and Giannis took over. The King is still absent with a groin injury, but the Lakers still represent value laying +2.5 against a Bucks side that has struggled to cover the line in recent weeks. Two low-scoring losses to the Thunder and Warriors highlight some of their scoring troubles, not to mention LA’s strong 7-3 record against the spread when playing the second half of a back to back.
Tip: Back the Lakers to Cover the Line (+2.5)