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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Kings

The New York Knicks hit the hardwood against the Sacramento Kings in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect Kings to Cover the Spread

The best pick could be the Kings at -114 against the spread. They’ve been given a +11.5 points start and should be able to stay relatively close to the Knicks.

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Knicks Have Claimed 8 Wins in 10 on H2H

New York Knicks got the win in their previous game. A 123-114 triumph occurred on the road at Moda Center when playing Portland Trail Blazers. Jalen Brunson dropped 26 points, as OG Anunoby finished with 24 and Karl-Anthony Towns 20.

Sacramento Kings have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating LA Lakers 124-112. It was a home success at Golden 1 Center. Offensively, DeMar DeRozan led the charge with 32, while Malik Monk contributed 26 and Russell Westbrook 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks beat the Kings in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 133-104 scoreline at Golden 1 Center. The Knicks have won four on the spin against the Kings. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Kings logo Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 117.7 points, 44.9 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 45.7% from the field and 85.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 120.7 points and 43.6 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.4 points, 5.6 assists and 3.7 (42.5%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 9.7 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 104.6 points, 39.1 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 117.4 points and 44.3 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.7 points, Maxime Raynaud 7.8 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 6.0 assists along with 2.1 (33.3%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

Kings can give a good account of themselves against the big favorites in this NBA contest. The underdogs can prevent a huge loss and there is -114 available that they cover +11.5.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Knicks vs Kings stats:

  • The +11.5 line has been covered by Kings in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The +11.5 line has been covered by Kings in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +11.5 line has been covered by Kings in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 8 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

Kings +11.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Under 20.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has averaged 14.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -106 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Latest Karl-Anthony Towns Player Prop Odds

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DeMar DeRozan Over 20.5 Points +106 BetMGM logo

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has recorded Over 20.5 points in 4 straight games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of +106.

Latest DeMar DeRozan Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Kings +11.5
Totals Under 231.5
Player Points Karl-Anthony Towns Under 20.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Kings +11.5, Under 231.5 and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) to score Under 20.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 117 - 108 Kings logo Kings

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Knicks to record a 117-108 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Knicks Win

The favorites are 84% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with New York Knicks priced at -526 to triumph in this NBA game. Sacramento Kings are the underdogs at +400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 11.5 and the total points line is currently 231.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those that want to back Under 231.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -100 to rack up Over 29.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -130 is available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 29.5
-100
Under 29.5
-130
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-122
Under 20.5
-106
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 20.5
+106
Under 20.5
-137
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-106
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+106
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 4.5
+113
Under 4.5
-147
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-109
Under 11.5
-119
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-104
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-149
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Kings Record Shows Six Losses From Last Ten Home Games

The Kings own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 110.00 points per contest and conceding 114.60.

The Knicks have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 117.70 points per matchup and conceding 118.00.

In their most recent matchup at Golden 1 Center, the Knicks got the better of the Kings 133-104. The last 8 head-to-head matchups at Golden 1 Center have been split, with each team winning four times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 4-6 224.60 110.00 114.60 4 6
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 235.70 117.70 118.00 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 36 35.31 1041 227 28.9 6.3 3.1 3.4 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 39 34.89 621 171 15.9 4.4 2.3 4.7 0.9 1.6
OG Anunoby 29 32.63 452 61 15.6 2.1 2.1 5.6 0.7 1.7

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 19 35.95 277 29 14.6 1.5 1.3 6.1 1.6 1.2
DeMar DeRozan 40 33.33 758 155 19.0 3.9 0.8 3.3 0.3 1.5
Domantas Sabonis 11 33.18 189 41 17.2 3.7 0.4 12.3 0.2 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Knicks 123-114 Trail Blazers
09 Jan NBA
Knicks 107-112 Suns
07 Jan NBA
Clippers 111-123 Knicks
05 Jan NBA
Knicks 90-121 Pistons
03 Jan NBA
76ers 130-119 Knicks
02 Jan NBA
Hawks 111-99 Knicks
31 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-134 Spurs
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Knicks 128-125 Hawks
25 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 124-126 Knicks

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Kings 103-137 Warriors
06 Jan NBA
Mavericks 100-98 Kings
04 Jan NBA
Bucks 115-98 Kings
02 Jan NBA
Kings 102-129 Suns
01 Jan NBA
Celtics 120-106 Kings
30 Dec NBA
Kings 90-131 Clippers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
27 Dec NBA
Mavericks 107-113 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak