The New York Knicks (25–14) travel west to face the struggling Sacramento Kings (10–30) at Golden 1 Center. New York enters as heavy 11.5-point favorites, with the total set at 231.5. The Knicks have dominated recent head-to-head matchups, winning the last two meetings and covering the spread both times.
Jalen Brunson continues to shine with nearly 29 points per game, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges provide strong support. Sacramento, meanwhile, has battled injuries and inconsistency, but DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine remain capable scorers. The Kings have gone just 3–7 in their last 10 games, while the Knicks have split their last 10 contests.
With New York’s offensive firepower and Sacramento’s defensive struggles, this game sets up as another high-scoring affair. Here’s our breakdown of the best bet, parlay picks, and player props for Knicks vs Kings.
Best Bet: Kings +11.5 (-110) Book: Best price at DraftKings
Our best bet for Knicks vs Kings is Kings +11.5 (-110) against the spread.
Sacramento has covered in four of its 10 games as double-digit underdogs this season. While the Knicks are strong favorites, they’ve been inconsistent ATS recently (3–7 in their last 10). With DeRozan and LaVine capable of keeping the Kings competitive, and Russell Westbrook adding playmaking, Sacramento has enough to stay within the number. New York should win outright, but the Kings’ ability to score against weaker defenses makes them a value ATS play.
This safer SGP builds around Brunson’s scoring, LaVine’s consistency, and Sacramento covering.
This longshot assumes New York wins outright, Towns controls the boards, and DeRozan delivers offensively.
Here are the latest Knicks vs Kings odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before you lock in your bets.
| Market | Knicks | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Money Line | -500 | +385 |
| Spread | -11.5 (-110) | +11.5 (-110) |
| Total | O 231.5 (-110) | U 231.5 (-110) |
The above odds are sourced from FanDuel.
Odds updated: January 14, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day.
Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we’re also eyeing these player props for tonight’s game:
These props tie directly to usage and pace. For more markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.
Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Knicks vs Kings:
| Team | Player | Status | Notes / Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | Landry Shamet | Out | Shoulder |
| Sacramento Kings | Keegan Murray | Out | Ankle |
| Sacramento Kings | Domantas Sabonis | Out | Knee |
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
Knicks vs Kings is scheduled to tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
The game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
You can watch the game on NBCS-CA and MSG 2, with streaming options available via NBA League Pass.
Game Info Table
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| Arena | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA |
| TV / Streaming | NBCS-CA, MSG 2, NBA League Pass |
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