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New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/25/25

Shubham Singh

On Sunday (01/25), the New York Knicks(29-16) will battle against the Sacramento Kings(23-21) in an NBA Regular-Season affair. The Knicks are 3rd in the Eastern Conference, whereas the Kings are 9th in the West. Know about the analysis and predictions related to this inter-Conference affair here.

Where to watch New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

  • Date: 01/25
  • Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
  • Location: Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York)
  • Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass. 

New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Preview

The Knicks are a big threat

The Knicks come into the contest after a 4-point win against the Brooklyn Nets as Karl-Anthony Towns stacked 25 points and 16 rebounds. They have won two in a row but have been inconsistent in January, with a 6-6 record. The duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns has been terrific and KAT has given the team elite rebounding. Thanks to KAT and Josh Hart, the Knicks are holding opponents to just 40.9 RPG(1st). This hustle play makes the Knicks one of the title contenders even if their record pales compared to the top teams in the East and West. However, a big winning streak can get them closer to the inconsistent Celtics for the second seed.

The Kings are better but need to do more

The Kings enter the affair after a 9-point loss against the Denver Nuggets despite a near-triple effort by Domantas Sabonis. This defeat broke a three-game winning streak. The Kings have won 10 out of their 12 games, but a slow 13-19 start to the season has held them back. The evolution of Malik Monk as a playmaker has helped but De’Aaron Fox has been battling injuries which has hurt their backcourt a bit. DeMar DeRozan has been clutch whereas Sabonis’ all-around heroics play a big role in their success. However, the Kings need another extended winning spell to become a legitimate threat in the West.

New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings Prediction

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New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings: Numbers

New York Knicks Recent Games:

  • Won 99-95 against the Brooklyn Nets.
  • Won 119-110 against the Toronto Raptors. 
  • Lost 99-116 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Key stats:

  • The Knicks have lost four out of their last seven games at home.
  • Josh Hart is tallying 12.3 rebounds per game in January.
  • OG Anunoby has scored 17 or more points in three of the last four games.

Sacramento Kings’s latest games:

  • Lost 123-132 against the Denver Nuggets.
  • Won 123-117 against the Golden State Warriors.
  • Won 123-100 against the Washington Wizards.

Key stats:

  • The Kings have conceded 117 or more points in five of the last six games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has clasped 14 or more rebounds in seven of the last eight games.
  • DeMar DeRozan has scored 24 or more points in eight games during January.

New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings– Final Prediction and Additional Information

The Knicks are in a great groove this season and their hard-nosed squad poses a lot of trouble. While the Kings’ offense has been terrific, their scoring liberty will be curbed in this game. Apart from that, their lackadaisical defense can be a huge liability against a team that gives it all on the floor. Thus, I fancy the Knicks’ chances here. The total can go over 225 but remain under 236 points here with the Knicks winning by 6 points at least.

Photo Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!

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