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The New York Knicks (13-13) host the Sacramento Kings (14-10), with the matchup beginning at 6:00 PM ET from Madison Square Garden on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The Knicks are 3-point favorites in the game. A 227.5-point over/under is set for this matchup.
How to bet Knicks vs. Kings
New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -150 odds to pick up the win, while the Kings are listed at +128 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 227.5 points.
Knicks vs. Kings Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, December 11, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Knicks vs. Kings Betting Trends
The Knicks are 12-13-1 against the spread this year. New York has been chosen as the favorite in 10 games this year and has walked away with the win seven times (70%) in those games. Knicks games this year have gone over the point total 50% of the time (12 out of 24 games with a set point total).
The Kings are 16-8-0 against the spread this season. Sacramento has gone 5-8 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 38.5% of those games). Kings games this year have hit the over on 11 of 24 set point totals (45.8%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 26 | 22.1 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Jalen Brunson | 26 | 20.2 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| RJ Barrett | 26 | 18.5 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 26 | 10 | 4.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Cameron Reddish | 20 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 22 | 22.8 | 5 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 24 | 17 | 11.3 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Kevin Huerter | 24 | 15.6 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| Malik Monk | 24 | 14.5 | 2.2 | 4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Harrison Barnes | 24 | 13.8 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Knicks: Obi Toppin: Out (Knee), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Ankle)
Kings: Terence Davis: Out (Back), De’Aaron Fox: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
With 113.9 points per game on offense, New York ranks 13th in the NBA. At the other end, it gives up 113.5 points per contest, which ranks 16th in the league. The Knicks put up 116.3 points per game at home, compared to 111.5 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 4.8 points per contest. The Knicks have been putting up 114.5 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 113.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
New York ranks 22nd in the NBA by making 11 treys per contest, but it has a 32.2% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks fourth-worst in the league. The Knicks have taken 62.7% two-pointers and 37.3% three-pointers this season. Of the team’s baskets, 73.5% are two-pointers and 26.5% are threes.
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
In 2022-23, Sacramento is second-best in the league offensively (118.8 points scored per game) and ranked 20th on defense (115.1 points allowed). At home, the Kings score 123.3 points per game. Away, they score 114.3. The Kings are posting 116.6 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 2.2 fewer points than their average for the season (118.8).
With 13.6 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc, Sacramento is sixth and 14th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. In 2022-23, the Kings have attempted 43% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 57% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 31.7% of the Kings’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 68.3% have been 2-pointers.
Knicks vs. Kings Predictions and Pick
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