New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kings vs Knicks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New York.

  • The Kings look to improve on their 23-21 record.
  • Sacramento has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (13th).
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.
  • The Knicks play host to the Kings with a 29-16 record.
  • The Knicks are averaging 116.6 points per game so far.
  • The Knicks are coming off a 99-95 win vs. the Kings.

Kings vs Knicks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-232) will host the Sacramento Kings (+192) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are favored by 6.5 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is 233 points.

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks are 29-16 overall and are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Kings are 23-21 and are 9th in the Western Conference. NBCS will broadcast this game.

Kings vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Sacramento Kings at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds NY -6.5, SAC +192 | NY -232 O/U 233

Kings Preview: No Pressure for Sacramento as Away Dogs

After a 132-123 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday, the Kings are now 23-21 for the season. Sacramento, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 255, surpassing the O/U line of 242.5 by 12.5 points.

Sacramento fell behind early, with Denver outscoring them 40-31 in the 1st quarter and 34-21 in the 2nd. The Nuggets extended their lead to 110-85 by the end of the 3rd quarter. The Kings responded with a 14-0 run in the 4th, outscoring Denver 38-22, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 24 points in their 132-123 loss to the Nuggets, shooting 56.2% from the field. Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 19 rebounds, while De'Aaron Fox contributed 17 points, despite shooting just 29.2% overall and 30% from three-point range.

Doug McDermott scored all 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, and Malik Monk also added 6 of his 15 points in the final period. The Kings made 15 threes, shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc and 43.9% overall from the field.

The Kings had a tough time defensively against the Nuggets, giving up 132 points in the loss. Sacramento allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 36 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points. Denver shot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Kings allowed 13 threes on 35% shooting. The Nuggets also went to the line 31 times, making 21 free throws. Sacramento gave up 15 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Knicks Preview: Do the Knicks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Kings fell to 23-21 on the season after a 132-123 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday. Sacramento entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 255 points exceeded the O/U line of 242.5 by 12.5 points.

Denver took control early, leading 40-31 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead to 110-85 by the end of the 3rd. Sacramento went on a 14-0 run in the 4th, cutting the deficit from 124-87 to 124-101, but it was too little, too late.

In their win over the Nets, the Knicks managed just 8 threes, shooting 28.6% from deep. Overall, they hit 46% from the field.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 25 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 61.1%. Jalen Brunson added 8 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter.

The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance on Tuesday, holding the Nets to just 95 points. They allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, 25 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and just 20 in the 4th. Overall, they limited the Nets to 37% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks held the Nets to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. They sent the Nets to the line 25 times, where Brooklyn made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks.

Kings vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 3-6-1 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
  • Across the Knicks last ten home games, the team averaged 116 points per game while allowing 108. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 8-2 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Kings have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, New York has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

Kings vs Knicks Prediction

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