Knicks vs Kings Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 09, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Kings (38-26) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (39-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 238.5 points
  • Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & TNT

The New York Knicks visit Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Sacramento.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Knicks vs Kings Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 38-27 against the spread, while the Kings are 35-29 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+2.5 -115O 239.5 -110+110
Sacramento Kings -2.5 -105U 239.5 -110-135

Kings vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Kings will win Thursday‘s game with 58.9% confidence.

Kings vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

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

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Kings, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 57 of their last 84 games (+29.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 53 of their last 84 games (+24.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 away games (+23.30 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 40 away games (+16.95 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 39 of their last 60 games (+16.07 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 games at home (+14.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 2H Moneyline in 36 of their last 54 games (+14.13 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.21 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.79 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 38-27 (+8.35 Units / 11.33% ROI).

  • 39-28 against the Moneyline (+8.2 Units / 7.96% ROI)
  • 35-30 against the Over for game total points (+2 Units / 2.71% ROI)
  • 30-35 against the Under for game total points (-8.5 Units / -11.53% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 35-29 (+3.1 Units / 4.4% ROI).

  • 38-26 against the Moneyline (+4.15 Units / 3.56% ROI)
  • 32-32 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 32-32 against the Under for game total points (-3.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 78 games (-23.69 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-23.18 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 71 games (-21.65 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 62 games (-18.42 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 45 games (-18.22 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 84 games (-24.98 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-23.75 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-23.06 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 26 of their last 64 games (-20.15 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 77 games (-19.73 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The New York Knicks are 30-11 (.732) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 10th-best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 41.3 rebounds per game (2,436 rebounds/59 games) this season — fourth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 11-17 (.393) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Knicks are 23-7 (.767) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .597

The Knicks are 39-65 (.375) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

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

The Kings are 3-34 (.081) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .231

The Kings are 34-11 (.756) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .644

The Kings are 27-3 (.900) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .753

The Kings are 19-8 (.704) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

Injury Report: Kings vs. KnicksThursday‘s Game, Mar. 9

  • Sacramento Kings – No Injuries Reported
  • Jalen Brunson (Knicks): Brunson is Questionable for Thursday’s (Mar.9) game against Sacramento.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (518 points/60 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 17.3 second chance points per game (1,039 points/60 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks have averaged 21.9 assists per game (4,693 assists/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Knicks have averaged 16.5 second chance points per game (461 points/28 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 120.8 points per game (7,009 points/58 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

The Kings have a TS% of 52% in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Kings are shooting 51% (390/767) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Kings have an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.2 steals per game (373 steals/60 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,450 rebounds/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,896 rebounds/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Knicks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (943 steals/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 3.3 blocks per game (194 blocks/58 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (563 blocks/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (289 blocks/69 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Kings have averaged 7.1 steals per game (999 steals/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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