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Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions
The New York Knicks will make the trip to the Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 38-27 and sixth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 39-27 and fourth in the Eastern Conference.
The New York Knicks are showing signs of improvement lately, winning four of their last six games overall. They’re now seeking a third consecutive victory following a convincing 105-93 road win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Jalen Brunson led the team with an impressive 45 points on 14 of 30 shooting, while OG Anunoby and Donte DiVincenzo each contributed 12 points. New York ranks 23rd in the NBA for offense, averaging 112.1 points per game, while Sacramento sits 21st for defense, allowing 117.4 points per game. Interestingly, New York scores fewer points at home (110.5 per game) than on the road (114.0). However, their standout attribute has been their defense, which allows just 108.1 points per game, ranking second only to the Timberwolves in the league this season. Mitchell Robinson, Julius Randle, and OG Anunoby are doubts for this match.
The Sacramento Kings have been enjoying a successful stretch, winning five of their last seven games overall, and they are going for a third consecutive victory following a solid 120-107 win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Harrison Barnes led the charge with seven 3-pointers, contributing 23 points, while De’Aaron Fox added 21 points along with seven assists. The Kings boast an impressive scoring record, averaging 118.4 points per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA, significantly surpassing the 108.1 points allowed on average by the Knicks. However, defensively, the Kings have struggled, conceding 117.4 points per game, placing them 21st overall. Notably, their defensive performance has been weaker in home games, where they allow an average of 119.3 points, compared to 115.7 points in road games. Trey Lyles, Kevin Huerter, and Aleksandar Vezenkov are listed as doubtful to participate in this match.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sacramento Kings v New York Knicks Match
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Who will win the Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Basketball game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks game on 16/03/2024 of the current NBA season:
- Sacramento Kings has a 47.11% chance to pick up the win against New York Knicks according to Ladbrokes ⭐ with the odds of 1.65.
- There is a probability of 52.89% ⭐ for New York Knicks to win vs Sacramento Kings with odds of 2.27 at Tonybet.
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Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks's standings in the NBA
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Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Sacramento Kings - New York Knicks Key Points
- The Kings have won five of their last seven games
- The Kings won the last match against this opponent
- The Kings are 19-12 at home this season
- The Knicks are 5-5 in their last ten games
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Our Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Prediction
Both these sides are in decent shape coming into this match but the Kings have arguably been more impressive of late following that big win over the Lakers last time out. They’re also playing at home, which is a huge plus, and have an extra day rest advantage, which is a major factor at this stage of the season. This should be a very close contest, but we’re backing the hosts to get the W. Our Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks prediction: Sacramento Kings to win the match.
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