The Sacramento Kings and NY Knicks meet Tuesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Pistons and Cavs, and they play the 76ers next. The Kings have lost 5 straight games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 111 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 19.5 points and 2.8 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.8 points and 3.2 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Russell Westbrook is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nets and 76ers, and they play the Raptors next. The Knicks have lost 9 of their last 13 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.5 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last nine road games.
- The favorites have won each of the Kings’ last 11 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Kings’ last 11 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have won each of their last seven Tuesday games against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games at Madison Square Garden following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Kings’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.9) this season.
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook has recorded 45 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- DeMar DeRozan is one of only 12 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.1).
Knicks vs Kings Injury Report
The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Kings will be without Keegan Murray. Zach LaVine and Malik Monk are questionable.
Knicks vs Kings Prediction
This is a lot of points, but it has more to do with how awful the Kings are, especially on the road where they have just 3 wins. The Knicks are also as healthy as they’ve been in a while. Also, since March of last year, the Knicks are 9-2 ATS as a double-digit favorite. Moreover, a revenge spot for the Knicks after losing to the Kings a couple of weeks ago as an 11-point underdog. The winner in each of the last 10 games between the Kings and Knicks has also covered the number. It’s Knicks or pass for me in this spot.