The Sacramento Kings look to build on their recent momentum as they welcome a struggling New York Knicks squad that's dropped three straight games despite their superior season record.
Both teams enter Monday's matchup with key players sidelined - the Knicks will be without floor general Jalen Brunson due to an ankle issue, while the Kings are missing Domantas Sabonis's interior presence with a hamstring injury.
The Kings' home court advantage could prove decisive as the 40-23 Knicks face the 33-29 Kings in what promises to be an intriguing rematch of their earlier season shootout that saw New York emerge victorious in a 143-120 barnburner.
Sacramento Kings vs. New York Knicks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks matchup, our predictive model gives the Knicks a 56% chance of defeating the Kings.
Pre-game probabilities
New York Knicks
Moneyline
Win %
56%
44%
Sacramento Kings
New York Knicks: 56% win probability
- Better overall record (40-23 vs 33-30)
- Superior defensive efficiency (7107 points against vs Kings' 7239)
- Stronger conference position (3rd in East vs 9th in West)
Sacramento Kings: 44% win probability
- Inconsistent recent form (LWLWW shows volatility)
- Higher points allowed per game (114.9 vs Knicks' 112.8)
- Struggling to maintain position in playoff race (9th in West)
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Sacramento Kings vs. New York Knicks preview
The struggling Knicks roll into Sacramento's Golden 1 Center looking to snap their three-game skid, but they'll have to do it without floor general Jalen Brunson, who's sidelined with an ankle issue.
While the Kings have found their groove lately, winning four of their last five, they'll miss Domantas Sabonis's presence in the paint due to a nagging hamstring problem.
The Kings' new acquisition Zach LaVine has been lighting it up since joining the squad, dropping 29+ points in five straight games, while DeMar DeRozan's been rock-solid with 20+ points in every game this month.
For New York, Karl-Anthony Towns has hit a bit of a cold spell, putting up under 20 points in three of his last four, but OG Anunoby's stepped up with 19+ points in four of his recent five outings.
These teams' last meeting was an offensive explosion, with New York dropping 143 points in a home blowout, but don't expect the same fireworks with both squads missing key pieces.
The Kings' second-night fatigue could be a factor here, as they're coming off a Sunday night clash with the Clippers and have dropped three of their last four on zero days' rest.
Sacramento's fighting for their playoff lives, sitting just two games out of avoiding the play-in tournament, which adds some extra juice to this cross-conference showdown.
Keep an eye on the three-point battle - the Knicks' 11th-ranked long-range efficiency could feast against Sacramento's league-worst perimeter defense.
Sacramento Kings vs. New York Knicks form
Sacramento Kings vs. New York Knicks head to head
Sacramento Kings
33%
New York Knicks
67%
Jan 26, 2025
New York Knicks
143 : 120
Sacramento Kings
Jul 17, 2024
New York Knicks
106 : 105
Sacramento Kings
Apr 4, 2024
New York Knicks
120 : 109
Sacramento Kings
Mar 17, 2024
Sacramento Kings
91 : 98
New York Knicks
Mar 10, 2023
Sacramento Kings
122 : 117
New York Knicks
Dec 11, 2022
New York Knicks
112 : 99
Sacramento Kings
