Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks: Preview, predictions, injury report and TV info for tonight's crucial matchup

Seven games played around the NBA tonight and one of the most interesting matchups will be when the Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox face Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks in California. Both teams aspiring for a deep run in this season's playoffs and looking to win in order to improve their records and earn a direct access to them.

The Bucks come into this game as 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a 42-23 record after winning seven of their last 10 games. Milwaukee trails the Cleveland Cavaliers who have lost their last two games (3rd at 41-24), so a win over Sacramento tonight could be very important in the fight for the second playoff spot.

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The Kings, meanwhile, find themselves in a compromising situation after their latest loss. The California franchise is in play-in positions, 7th with a 36-27 record, and behind them is Dallas Mavericks who, at 37-28 and having won their last three games, are threatening to pass Sacramento in the standings.

Expert predictions (Starting lineups and Winner)

The main predictions for tonight's game have the Milwaukee Bucks slightly ahead to win the game. Much will depend on the presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. But, based on both teams stats, we have close game ahead.

In addition, the potential starters will be as follows (if Antetokounmpo plays):

• Kings: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk, Harrison Barnes, Domantas Sabonis.
• Bucks: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo (or Bobby Portis), Brook Lopez.

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Schedule and TV

The game will be played early tonight at 09:00 pm ET, and can be followed on the NBA's official website and app with a League Pass subscription.

Injuries

• Kings: Aleksandar Vezenkov (ankle), out. Keegan Murray (ankle), questionable.
• Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Khris Middleton (ankle) and MarJon Beauchamp (ankle), questionable.

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