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NBA Betting Preview: Kings vs Knicks

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

Knicks Set for Big Win

Our prediction is that the Knicks will get the better of the Kings by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -13.5 which is currently available at odds of -110.

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8 Wins for Knicks in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Sacramento Kings were beaten in their previous nine road games and the latest was at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons claimed a 139-116 win. Malik Monk tallied 19 points, while DeMar DeRozan put up 16 and Dennis Schroeder 15.

New York Knicks won their last game 112-109, making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia 76ers. Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, while OG Anunoby finished with 23 and Landry Shamet 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 112-101 triumph when facing the Knicks at Golden 1 Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Knicks winning eight times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
Kings logo Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
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Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.8 points, 41.1 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 5.7 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 50.7% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.4 points and 43.0 rebounds per contest.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.4 points, Dylan Cardwell 8.8 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 6.5 assists, while Malik Monk averages 2.8 (46.7%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 108.5 points, 46.8 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 72.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 109.1 points and 39.6 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 18.1 points and 3.7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 10.2 rebounds and Miles McBride 3.2 (39.0%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Our expert Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Knicks should enjoy a big win in this NBA contest and that’s why we’re taking the -13.5 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at -110.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Kings vs Knicks stats:

  • The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Knicks -13.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Domantas Sabonis Under 16.5 Points -130 BetMGM logo

Domantas Sabonis (Kings) has an average of 12.5 points in the past 4 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -130 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

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Mikal Bridges Under 4.5 Assists -154 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has had Under 4.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to wager him to fall short of the Player Assists line and this option can be backed at odds of -154.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -13.5
Totals Under 230.5
Player Points Domantas Sabonis Under 16.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Knicks -13.5 on the spread, combined with Under 230.5 and Domantas Sabonis (Kings) to score Under 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings Kings logo 105 - 122 Knicks logo Knicks

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Knicks to claim a 122-105 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Knicks Big Favorites on the Moneyline

The favorites are 88% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with New York Knicks priced at -769 to triumph in this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sacramento Kings are trading at +530.

The current spread is 13.5 and total points is 230.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 230.5 can find odds of -106 available.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -100 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -130 is available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 28.5
-100
Under 28.5
-130
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-111
Under 20.5
-116
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 18.5
-101
Under 18.5
-128
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-132
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 5.5
-122
Under 5.5
-106
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Domantas Sabonis (Kings)
Over 4.5
-156
Under 4.5
+121
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
+113
Under 11.5
-147
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Domantas Sabonis (Kings)
Over 10.5
+113
Under 10.5
-147
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OG Anunoby (Knicks)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Knicks Lead Recent Head-to-Head Results at Madison Square Garden

The Knicks own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 112.80 points per contest and giving up 110.30.

The Kings have come up short in their last nine on the road. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 109.80 points on offense and surrendering 126.20 on defense.

The last time the teams met at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks defeated the Kings 143-120. In the past 7 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have five wins while the Kings have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 5-5 223.10 112.80 110.30 4 6
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Away Stats 1-9 236.00 109.80 126.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

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 47 33.17 884 185 18.8 3.9 0.7 3.2 0.3 1.3
Zach LaVine 34 32.24 662 79 19.5 2.3 2.7 2.8 0.3 0.7

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Mikal Bridges 45 34.55 703 187 15.6 4.2 2.2 4.4 0.9 1.6
Jalen Brunson 40 34.46 1118 244 28.0 6.1 3.0 3.3 0.1 0.7
OG Anunoby 35 32.78 550 80 15.7 2.3 1.9 5.5 0.7 1.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Sacramento Kings Lineups

25 Jan NBA
Kings 116-139 Pistons
23 Jan NBA
Kings 118-123 Cavaliers
21 Jan NBA
Raptors 122-109 Kings
20 Jan NBA
Heat 130-117 Kings
18 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 117-110 Kings
16 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-128 Kings
14 Jan NBA
Knicks 101-112 Kings
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Kings 103-137 Warriors

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

24 Jan NBA
Knicks 112-109 76ers
21 Jan NBA
Nets 66-120 Knicks
19 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-97 Knicks
17 Jan NBA
Suns 106-99 Knicks
15 Jan NBA
Knicks 113-126 Warriors
14 Jan NBA
Knicks 101-112 Kings
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 29 17 0.63 116.6 109.9 6.7 14-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
76ers 24 21 0.533 116.1 115.8 0.3 12-13 12-8 8-5 18-17 4-6 2L
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 28 20 0.583 119 116.5 2.5 16-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 7-3 4W
Bulls 23 23 0.5 117.9 119.9 -2 15-10 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 1L
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Pacers 11 36 0.234 110.2 118.5 -8.3 8-16 3-20 2-8 7-24 5-5 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 22 0.511 115 115.4 -0.4 14-9 9-13 5-5 15-17 4-6 4L
Hawks 23 25 0.479 117.8 118.7 -0.9 9-13 14-12 4-3 11-17 6-4 3W
Hornets 19 28 0.404 116.3 115 1.3 9-13 10-15 6-4 14-19 6-4 3W
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Trail Blazers 23 24 0.489 115.6 117.5 -1.9 13-11 10-13 4-4 18-14 6-4 2L
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 28 17 0.622 116.3 116.3 0 12-8 16-9 4-6 20-12 5-5 2W
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Rockets 28 16 0.636 116.7 110.5 6.2 16-3 12-13 5-4 16-14 6-4 2W
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 18 26 0.409 115.2 116.4 -1.2 10-13 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 3L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Celtics 29 17 0.63 116.6 109.9 6.7 14-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
Cavaliers 28 20 0.583 119 116.5 2.5 16-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 7-3 4W
76ers 24 21 0.533 116.1 115.8 0.3 12-13 12-8 8-5 18-17 4-6 2L
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 22 0.511 115 115.4 -0.4 14-9 9-13 5-5 15-17 4-6 4L
Bulls 23 23 0.5 117.9 119.9 -2 15-10 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 1L
Hawks 23 25 0.479 117.8 118.7 -0.9 9-13 14-12 4-3 11-17 6-4 3W
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 19 28 0.404 116.3 115 1.3 9-13 10-15 6-4 14-19 6-4 3W
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
Pacers 11 36 0.234 110.2 118.5 -8.3 8-16 3-20 2-8 7-24 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Rockets 28 16 0.636 116.7 110.5 6.2 16-3 12-13 5-4 16-14 6-4 2W
Lakers 28 17 0.622 116.3 116.3 0 12-8 16-9 4-6 20-12 5-5 2W
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 23 24 0.489 115.6 117.5 -1.9 13-11 10-13 4-4 18-14 6-4 2L
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 18 26 0.409 115.2 116.4 -1.2 10-13 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 3L
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Rockets 28 16 0.636 116.7 110.5 6.2 16-3 12-13 5-4 16-14 6-4 2W
Celtics 29 17 0.63 116.6 109.9 6.7 14-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 6-4 1W
Lakers 28 17 0.622 116.3 116.3 0 12-8 16-9 4-6 20-12 5-5 2W
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Cavaliers 28 20 0.583 119 116.5 2.5 16-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 7-3 4W
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
76ers 24 21 0.533 116.1 115.8 0.3 12-13 12-8 8-5 18-17 4-6 2L
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 22 0.511 115 115.4 -0.4 14-9 9-13 5-5 15-17 4-6 4L
Bulls 23 23 0.5 117.9 119.9 -2 15-10 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 23 24 0.489 115.6 117.5 -1.9 13-11 10-13 4-4 18-14 6-4 2L
Hawks 23 25 0.479 117.8 118.7 -0.9 9-13 14-12 4-3 11-17 6-4 3W
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 18 26 0.409 115.2 116.4 -1.2 10-13 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 3L
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 19 28 0.404 116.3 115 1.3 9-13 10-15 6-4 14-19 6-4 3W
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
Pacers 11 36 0.234 110.2 118.5 -8.3 8-16 3-20 2-8 7-24 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
  • 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