Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 25, 2025

The New York Knicks host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday for their first encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The two teams went 1-1 against each other last season.

Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks game details and odds

The Kings-Knicks matchup is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The game will be broadcast locally on NBCS-CA in Sacramento and MSG in New York. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Kings (+205) vs Knicks (-220)

Spread: Kings (+6.5) vs Knicks (-6.5)

Total (O/U): -110 (o232.5) / -110 (u232.5)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Preview

The Sacramento Kings are tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves for eighth in the Western Conference with a 23-21 record. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are coming off a 132-123 road loss against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

Domantas Sabonis led the Kings' losing effort with a double-double performance of 23 points, 19 rebounds and two assists. DeMar DeRozan led them in scoring with 24 points.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are third in the East with a 29-16 record and have won five of their last 10 games. They are riding a two-game winning streak after their 99-95 road win against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to victory with a double-double performance of 25 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks in the game.

For the upcoming matchup, Sacramento has De'Aaron Fox listed as questionable to play on their injury report. On the other hand, New York will be without Kevin Robinson and Kevin McCullar Jr., while Josh Hart's participation is questionable.

The Kings will likely use a starting lineup of De'Aaron Fox (PG), Malik Monk (SG), DeMar DeRozan (SF), Keegan Murray (PF) and Domantas Sabonis (C).

Meanwhile, the Knicks are expected to deploy a starting lineup of Jalen Brunson (PG), Mikal Bridges (SG), Josh Hart (SF), OG Anunoby (PF) and Karl-Anthony Towns (C).

Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Betting Tips

DeMar DeRozan is expected to record over 21.5 points in the upcoming contest. He has crossed the mark in seven of his past eight outings and is averaging 21.9 points in the season.

Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson could record under 7.5 assists. He's averaging 7.3 assists in the season and has recorded over the line just once in his previous nine outings.

Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks Prediction

While the contest is expected to be a close one, the Knicks are favored to clinch the win at home and extend their winning streak to three.