The Sacramento Kings (14-10) visit Madison Square Garden Sunday to battle the New York Knicks (13-13). Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Kings beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-95 Friday, covering as 3.5-point road underdogs. Sacramento is now 16-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season and is 6-6 straight up on the road.
The Kings have covered 4 of their last 5 games and are 2-1 ATS on the road over that span. They are led by G De’Aaron Fox, who is averaging 22.8 points per game but is battling a foot injury.
The Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-102 Friday, covering as 4-point road favorites. They used a 12-point 3rd-quarter advantage to take an 18-point lead into the final period.
The Knicks are 12-12-2 ATS on the season yet are just 6-7 straight up at home this season. They have, however, covered 3 straight games, 2 of which were at the Garden.
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Kings at Knicks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:12 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Knicks -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings +2.5 (-110) | Knicks -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Kings at Knicks key injuries
Kings
- F De’Aaron Fox (foot) questionable
- F Keegan Murray (thumb) questionable
Knicks
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Kings at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 115, Kings 110
PASS.
Given the value on the Knicks to win versus their odds on the spread, I would back them at -2.5 (-110) and pass on the juiced moneyline. The Knicks have just 1 win (Nov. 4 against Philadelphia) of 3 or fewer points this season.
Against the spread
LEAN KNICKS -2.5 (-110).
Two of the Kings 6 players who average double-figures being questionable is concerning. The Knicks should also stack up well against Sacramento with C Mitchell Robinson limiting what F Domantas Sabonis can do in the paint.
The Knicks sit top 10 in offensive rebounding rate and turnover rate, both of which should help add extra opportunities.
While the Kings 4th in effective field goal rate, having the presence of Robinson in the paint should help control their efficiency. The Knicks are 5-4-1 ATS as a favorite as well.
With the status of 2 key players for Sacramento unknown, I’d back KNICKS -2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 232.5 (-115).
The Knicks may crash the glass, but the Kings, with Sabonis’ large presence in the paint, sit 3rd in defensive rebounding.
New York’s turnover rate should also keep the Kings out of transition which is where Fox and G Malik Monk thrive. The Knicks have gone Under in 5 straight games.
They are 12-14 O/U this season with the Kings 11-12-1 O/U this season. While the Knicks sit 13th in pace, they rank 26th in shooting. Without many turnovers, expect them to struggle to score. Back the UNDER 232.5 (-115).
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