Fresh off a road win against the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks (27-18) return to Madison Square Garden to take on the struggling Sacramento Kings (12-35). Monday's game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Below are our Kings vs. Knicks prediction and spread for Tuesday’s matchup. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spread, and total.
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Kings vs. Knicks Prediction, Spread
Despite back-to-back wins, the Knicks slipped to fourth place in the Eastern Conference, parked behind the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, and Toronto Raptors.
Meanwhile, the Kings dropped five consecutive, the latest being a 139-116 decision vs. the Pistons on Sunday. Sactown is currently tied with the New Orleans Pelicans for the fewest wins in the Western Conference (12).
Kings vs. Knicks Over/Under, Spread
The Knicks enter Tuesday’s game as 13.5-point home favorites, returning a 1.13x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Kings are road underdogs with a 5.26x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: New York Knicks 13.5
- Over/Under: 230.5
- Game Winner Payout: Kings 5.26x | Knicks 1.13x
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Kings vs. Knicks Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Kings vs. Knicks injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
Kings Injury Report
- F Keegan Murray (ankle): OUT
- G Zach LaVine (back): Questionable
- G Malik Monk (ankle): Questionable
Knicks Injury Report
- None
Kings vs. Knicks Numbers to Know
Here are some facts and figures to help you make your Kings vs. Knicks prediction on Tuesday, January 27.
- New York is 14-8 against the spread as a home favorite this season, ranking first in the NBA with a 63.6% cover rate.
- Sacramento is 8-14 against the spread as a road underdog.
- The Knicks are one of the more efficient offenses in the Association, ranking eighth in per-game scoring with 117.8 points per game, while knocking down 37.6% of their 3-point shots (third in the league).
- Meanwhile, the Kings average the third-fewest points per contest (111.0).
- The Knicks possess a sizable advantage in the rebounding department. According to NBA Advanced Stats, New York secures 52.0% of their rebound opportunities, sitting fourth in the NBA. Sacramento ranks dead last with just a 47.2% rebounding clip.
- New York is 8-2 against the spread in its last 10 meetings vs. Sacramento, winning eight outright.
Kings vs. Knicks Picks for PrizePicks Tuesday, January 27
Here are the top Kings vs. Knicks picks to target for Tuesday, January 27, on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns and Kings G DeMar DeRozan.
Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Kings Projection: 31.5 Pts+Rebs
- Towns averaged 29.8 points and rebounds over his last five games.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, KAT secured 35.1% of his contested rebound opportunities this season.
- The former Kentucky Wildcat pulled down at least 11 rebounds in six of his last nine games.
- Per databallr, Towns attempts 26.0 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, putting him in the 94th percentile.
Kings G DeMar DeRozan vs. Knicks Projection: 17.5 Points
- DeRozan averaged 16.4 points in his last five games. In January, the Kings guard posted 19.6 PPG in 14 games.
- The former Bull and Raptor netted at least 20 points in seven of his last 11 contests.
- According to Add More Funds, DeRozan recorded 26.9 points per 100 possessions, ranking second on the team behind G Zach LaVine.
- DeRozan spends 17.2% of his time on the court with the ball, per databallr.
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