NEW YORK KNICKS VS. SACRAMENTO KINGS PREVIEW PREDICTIONS AND ODDS – MARCH 16, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Total Apex Sports. One of the games from tonight’s slate features a battle between two teams that are riding two-game winning streaks into this matchup – the New York Knicks (39-27 SU, 34-31-1 ATS) and the Sacramento Kings (38-27 SU, 33-32 ATS).
Here is a look at which team has the edge from a betting perspective heading into this crucial matchup and why.
New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New York Knicks | +3.5
-110 |
O 218
-108 |
+136 |
| Sacramento Kings | -3.5
-110 |
U 218
-112 |
-162 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings and Subject to Change** | |||
New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings Game Details
- Fixture: New York Knicks @ Sacramento Kings
- Date and Time: March 16, 2024 @ 10:00 PM EST
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- TV: NBCSCA
Apex Tale of the Tape
|
New York Knicks |
vs. |
Sacramento Kings |
| 39-27 | Record | 38-27 |
| 112.2 | Points Per Game | 118.4 |
| 46.1 | FG% | 48.6 |
| 36.3 | 3PT% | 37.0 |
| 45.8 | Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 |
| 108.1 | Points Allowed Per Game | 117.4 |
| 46.9 | Defensive FG% | 48.7 |
| 36.8 | Defensive 3PT% | 39.5 |
| 75.5 | Defensive FT% | 80.9 |
| 30.5 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 33.3 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 4-1 |
| 95.6 | Team Pace |
99.7 |
Key Stats
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are currently in the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. And with just a half-game lead over the fifth-place Orlando Magic, New York is hoping to stack up as many wins as possible down the home stretch.
Jalen Brunson leads the team in both scoring (27.2 PPG) and assists (6.5 APG). Julius Randle – who is currently nursing an injury – leads the team in rebounding (9.2).
Sacramento Kings
At 38-27, the Sacramento Kings are in a virtual tie with the Phoenix Suns for the sixth-best record in the conference. That said, they too are looking to create some separation to ensure they finish with one of the top six spots.
De’Aaron Fox paces the team’s offense with 27 points and 5.6 assists per contest. Domantas Sabonis leads this squad in both rebounds (13.6) and assists (8.4). Let’s also mention that he is the team’s second-leading scorer (20.1 PPG) and he leads the NBA in triple-doubles as well with 23.
Injury Report
New York Knicks
- Julius Randle – OUT (Shoulder)
- Mitchell Robinson—OUT (Ankle)
- OG Anunoby—Day-to-Day (Elbow)
Sacramento Kings
- Sasha Vezenkov—OUT (Ankle)
- Trey Lyles—OUT (Knee)
Game Predictions
The Kings opened as a whopping 7.5-point favorite. However, the line has dipped to three points for the home team (per OddShark.com). Going with the road team to cover is the smart choice here as Sacramento is 13-18 against the spread at home this season.
The over/under for this contest opened at 222.5 points. The line has dipped to 219.5 points (per Pre-Game.com). The UNDER total has prevailed seven times in the Knicks’ last eight road games. Additionally, the UNDER total is 12-4 in Sacramento’s last 16 matchups against New York.
James Tillman’s Final Picks
Spread: New York Knicks +3.5 (-110) OddShark
Over/Under: UNDER 218 points (-112) DraftKings
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