The Knicks are all set to face off against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, Apr 4. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be shown on TNT. New York enters this contest as 3.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 214. Can the Kings come out on top as the favorite? Our Knicks vs. Kings predictions can be found below.
Knicks vs. Kings Odds
- Spread: Knicks -3.5
- Total 214
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Apr 4
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: TNT
Kings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Kings have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Are the Kings Ready for a Road Win?
Sacramento is currently 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 44-31. In the Pacific Division, they are in 3rd place.
The Kings have won their last two games and are 21-16 on the road this season. In their most recent game, they defeated the Clippers by a score of 109-95.
Against the spread, Sacramento is 38-37 for the season and has covered in their last two games. On the road, they are 22-15 ATS compared to 16-22 ATS at home.
This season, the Kings have an O/U record of 35-39-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 232.9 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 214.
In the Western Conference, the Kings are 29-19 against other teams and 15-12 in non-conference games. As the underdog, they are 11-12 straight-up and 14-9 ATS.
This season, the Kings are averaging 117.1 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. However, they have scored slightly less on the road, averaging 115.6 points per game (11th).
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 in the NBA at 48%.
One area where the Kings have excelled this season is three-point shooting. They are 5th in the league in made threes per game (14.2) and 4th in three-point attempts (38.8). Overall, Sacramento is hitting 36% of their shots from beyond the arc.
So far, the Kings’ defense is ranked 19th in the league at 115.7 points per contest. Most recently, the Kings’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 95 points to the Clippers.
Can New York Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Today, the Knicks are favored by 3.5 points at home against the Kings. This season, New York has been favored in 42 of their 75 games and has a record of 32-10 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 26-15 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +10.5 points per game.
In their last 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 getting 2.5 points going into the game. This loss was their 3rd straight.
Currently, the Knicks are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-31. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-16 and 10-5 against other teams in the Atlantic Division. In games against the West, they are 14-15.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 30-44-1, and their games have averaged 220.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 214 is lower than their season average of 222.5. New York has gone over the O/U line in their last five games.
At home, the Knicks average 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 field goal percentage, the Knicks are 24th at 46%. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the league at 94.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 11th in both attempts and makes, averaging 13.2 made threes per game. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Overall, the Knicks are 20th in true shooting percentage. In terms of free throw shooting, they are 16th in makes and 15th in attempts. In terms of assists, the Knicks are 29th in the NBA.
Currently, the Knicks’ defense holds the 2nd rank in the NBA, allowing 107.9 points per game. New York’s defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 11th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 29th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.1 rejections per game.
Knicks vs. Kings Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -133 while the under is at -103. Our model predicts that Jalen Brunson will finish the game going 11/23 from the field and scoring 31 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -133.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Over 28.5 Points (-133)
Knicks vs. Kings Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +3.5, we have the Kings as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 214 and our model has the Kings and Knicks finishing with a combined 222 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Kings +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook