Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-152) will host the New York Knicks (+126) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 3 points over the Knicks, and the over/under line is set at 220.
Both teams come into this game on two-game winning streaks. The Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference at 39-27, while the Kings are 6th in the West at 38-27.
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Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Knicks and Kings did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Knicks have a record of 2-1. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 232 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across their ten previous road games, New York has an ATS mark of 6-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Kings have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.
Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are 39-27 this season and are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 12-12 compared to 27-15 against the East.
New York has won their last two games and are 2.5-point underdogs today vs. the Kings. As the underdog, the Knicks have gone 10-18 this season.
On the road, the Knicks have an average scoring differential of +2.5 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 17-13, and they have won three straight games vs. the spread on the road.
In their last game, the Knicks beat the Trail Blazers by a score of 105-93. The O/U line for that game was 203, resulting in a push. This improved the Knicks’ ATS record to 35-30 for the season.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 23-42-1, and their games have averaged a combined 220.2 points per game. The under has hit in their last four games.
The Knicks are 22nd in the league in scoring this season, averaging 112.2 points per game. However, they have struggled on the road, averaging 114.0 points compared to 110.5 at home.
So far, New York has outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.9% of their games. They are 25th in field goal percentage at 46% and have made 13 three-pointers per game (12th).
When it comes to pace, the Knicks are the slowest team in the league at 94.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 29th with 23.8 per game.
The Knicks’ defense is presently ranked 2nd in the league, allowing an average of 108.1 points per contest. The Knicks defense is coming off a game in which they held the Trail Blazers offense to just 43.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 93 points to Portland.
The Kings have won two straight games at home and are hoping to extend that streak as 3-point favorites against the Knicks. As the favorite, the Kings have a scoring margin of +1.8 points per game and are 28-16 straight up.
Sacramento’s ATS record at home is 13-18, and they have covered the spread in their last two games at home. For the season, they are 33-32 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +1.8 points per game at home.
In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently in 6th place with a record of 38-27. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 26-17 compared to 12-10 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Kings picked up a 120-107 win over the Lakers. They were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game and have now won three straight games as the underdog. The O/U line for that game was 238.5 points.
Sacramento’s O/U record for the season is 33-31-1, and their games have averaged 235.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 220 points, and the Kings have had just one game this season with a lower O/U line than that.
At home this season, the Kings are averaging 121.1 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in scoring at 118.4 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Sacramento is 10th in the league at 100 possessions per game.
One area where the Kings have excelled is in three-point shooting. They are 4th in the NBA in both three-point attempts and makes per game. However, their three-point shooting percentage is 13th in the league.
On defense, the Kings come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 117.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 104.3 points per contest (26th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Kings squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.3% from downtown.
Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 113-108.
Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -3
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Trey Lyles – Knee – Out
- Sasha Vezenkov – Ankle – Out
- Kevin Huerter – Leg – Questionable
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Questionable
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
