New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Preview
At 7:30 ET tonight, the Knicks (-164) will host the Kings (+137) in a non-conference matchup. New York is favored by 3.5, and the over/under is set at 215.5.
The Knicks (44-31) are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference, while the Kings (44-31) are 8th in the West. Sacramento has won two straight, while New York has lost three in a row.
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New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Kings and Knicks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Knicks have the leg up at 2-1. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 213 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- In their last five road games, Sacramento has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 109 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-4-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting underdog, the Kings have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Sacramento posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
- The Knicks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Sacramento’s ATS win streak is now at two games after covering the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 22-15 ATS compared to 16-22 ATS at home.
The Kings are 11-12 as underdogs this season and have gone 14-9 ATS as underdogs. Today, they are getting 3.5 points on the spread. In their last two games as underdogs, they have covered the spread.
In terms of their O/U record, Sacramento is 35-39-1 this season. Today’s O/U line of 215.5 is lower than their season average of 234.5. In all of their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 232.9.
Sacramento’s last game was a 109-95 win over the Clippers. They were favored by 3 points going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 221.5.
Currently, the Kings are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 44-31. Against the West, they are 29-19 and 15-12 in non-conference games. On the road, Sacramento is 21-16.
When it comes to scoring, the Kings are a top-10 team in the NBA this season, averaging 117.1 points per game (9th). However, their scoring numbers are slightly better at home (118.7) compared to on the road (115.6).
In terms of pace, Sacramento is 12th in the league at 99.3 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, the Kings are 13th at 48%. They have been one of the most efficient teams inside the arc, ranking 7th in two-point shooting percentage (56%).
One area where the Kings have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 5th in the NBA in made threes per game (14.2) and 4th in three-point attempts (38.8). Overall, Sacramento is shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
Coming into today’s game, the Kings’ defense is giving up an average of 115.7 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Kings defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.8% and 39.0% from three-point territory.
In terms of their over/under record, the Knicks are 30-44-1 for the season. In their last five games, the over has hit in all five games.
On the season, Knicks games have averaged 220.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215.5. In 55 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 215.5.
In their most recent game, the Knicks lost to the Heat by a score of 109-99. The O/U line for that game was 205.5, and New York was a 2.5-point underdog.
New York is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-31. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place. At home, the Knicks are 24-14 compared to 20-17 on the road.
Against the spread, the Knicks are 41-33 for the season and have covered the spread in four straight home games. As the favorite, they are 26-15 ATS and 32-10 straight-up.
At home, the Knicks are averaging 110.7 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 112.4 points per game. In terms of pace, the Knicks are last in the league at 94.8 possessions per game.
So far this season, New York has outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Knicks are 24th in the league at 46%. From two-point range, they are 23rd in the NBA at 53%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 11th in the league in both makes (13.2 per game) and attempts (36.2 per game). However, their three-point shooting percentage is 18th at 36%. In terms of free throws, New York is 16th in the league at 17 made per game.
This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 107.9 points per contest. Most recently, the Knicks’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 109 points to the Heat.
Even though they are considered 3.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 111-107 win for the Kings.
New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips
- We like the Kings on the moneyline (+137)
- The Kings are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Projecting a combined 218 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Josh Hart – Wrist – Questionable
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Questionable
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- Malik Monk – Knee – Out
- Kevin Huerter – Shoulder – Out
