Kings vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 04, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks are -3.5 favorites vs. the Kings
  • Total (Over/Under): 215.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT

The Sacramento Kings visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Kings vs Knicks Over/Under is 213.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Kings are 37-36 against the spread, while the Knicks are 39-32 against the spread.


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Kings vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Sacramento Kings+3.5 -110O 213.5 -110+135
New York Knicks -3.5 -110U 213.5 -110-160

Knicks vs Kings Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Thursday‘s game with 60.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Kings and Knicks.

Knicks vs Kings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 36 away games (+14.65 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 43 away games (+11.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 39 away games (+8.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 24 away games (+4.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the 2Q Spread in 14 of their last 23 away games (+4.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 43 games at home (+15.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 43 games at home (+13.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+10.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+10.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+9.55 Units / 52% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 37-36 (-2.55 Units / -3.13% ROI).

  • 43-31 against the Moneyline (-21.8 Units / -12.15% ROI)
  • 34-38 against the Over for game total points (-7.8 Units / -9.58% ROI)
  • 38-34 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 0.74% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 39-32 (+3.8 Units / 4.67% ROI).

  • 44-30 against the Moneyline (+8.3 Units / 4.43% ROI)
  • 30-44 against the Over for game total points (-18.4 Units / -22.6% ROI)
  • 44-30 against the Under for game total points (+11 Units / 13.51% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 43 games at home (-21.20 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 43 games at home (-17.90 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 41 games at home (-16.95 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 14 of their last 40 games at home (-16.05 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 44 games at home (-14.95 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 36 away games (-20.05 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 43 away games (-15.70 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 36 away games (-9.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 35 away games (-8.15 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 1Q Spread in 15 of their last 35 away games (-8.15 Units / -20% ROI)

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Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Kings were 1-11 (.083) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .223

The Kings were 24-12 (.667) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Kings were 26-5 (.839) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

The Kings were 26-18 (.591) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Knicks are undefeated (7-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks are 26-57 (.313) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .349

The Knicks are 72-51 (.585) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .509

Injury Report: Knicks vs. KingsThursday‘s Game, Apr. 4

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Sasha Vezenkov (Sacramento Kings): Ankle, Out

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings averaged 123.4 points per game (5,058 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Kings averaged 120.7 points per game (9,898 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Kings have averaged 51.6 points in the paint per game (3,870 points/75 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Kings shot 49% (3,573/7,234) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,317 points/157 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 19.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,435 rebounds/75 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Knicks have averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (2,554 points/157 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks averaged 22.9 assists per game (1,880 assists/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have allowed 11.0 second chance points per game (822 points/75 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Kings have allowed 5.4 second chance points per game (403 points/75 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Kings averaged 3.4 blocks per game (275 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have allowed 10.9 second chance points per game (404 points/37 games) on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks allowed 45.9 points in the paint per game (3,762 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.5

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (309 blocks/75 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (320 blocks/79 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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