| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 25-14 | 10-30 |
| Spread | -11.5 -105 | +11.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -500 | +380 |
| Total | Over 229.5 (-112) | Under 229.5 (-108) |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MSG2 | |
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Suns, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Warriors next. The Knicks have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22 points and 2.9 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings beat the Rockets and Lakers, and they play the Wizards next. The Kings have lost 16 of their last 22 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 109.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 121.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 20 points and 3 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Kings have won eight of their last 14 games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in 10 of the Kings’ last 12 games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost eight of their last nine games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against the Kings.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last four home games against the Knicks following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Knicks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- DeMar DeRozan ranks T7th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
- Malik Monk ranks 8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.3%) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- OG Anunoby ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.1).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (53.2).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.3%).
New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray.
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet.
New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, and the Kings have quietly won two straight games. It does make the points worth a look. However, the Kings are due for returning to the garbage team they’ve been all season. Don’t let two wins fool you. Also, the Knicks are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as a double-digit favorite. That includes a 4-0 ATS record this season. The Knicks have won the last four games against the Kings by an average of 17.5 points. This is just one of those spots where you just lay the number and trust the handicap. Give me the Knicks.