New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s a matchup between one of the East’s best and one of the West’s worst on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Read our New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings prediction along with our other NBA Picks.. The Knicks are 25-14 overall this season. They are in second-place in the East, as they sit 3.5 games back of the Pistons. The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games, though. The Kings are 10-30 and they sit one game above the worst record in the West. Sacramento has won back-to-back games before this matchup. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 10 P.M. EST.
Knicks losers of five of last seven games
New York is 25-14 overall this season. The Knicks are in second-place in the Eastern Conference as they sit 3.5 games back of the Pistons. New York has an 8-10 road record on the year. The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games coming into this matchup. They have won two of their last three games.
In their last game, the Knicks defeated Portland 123-114 away from home on Sunday, Jan. 11. The Knicks led for a majority of the game shooting 51% from the field and 37% from behind the arc. The Knick forced 15 turnovers which led to 22 points in the win. They also outscored Portland 56-50 in the lane. Jalen Brunson led the team with 26 points on 10-for-19 shooting.
Brunson leads the team with 28.9 points and 6.3 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is grabbing 11.4 rebounds per game.
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New York has the third-best efficient offense and they rank 18th in defensive efficiency. The Knicks are also the fourth-best rebounding team in the league.
The Knicks are averaging 119.5 points per game, which ranks fifth-best. They are the 11th best shooting team making 47.3% from the field. New York is the third-best 3-point shooting team hitting 38.3% from behind the 3-point line.
On defense, the Knicks are allowing 114.9 points per game, which ranks 12th best. They are allowing 46.7% from the field, which places them 13th overall. New York is the 24th ranked 3-point defensive team allowing 37.2% from behind the arc.
The Knicks are 20-19 against the spread this season. They are 7-4 against the spread when playing against the West. New York is 14-11 against the spread after a win. They are 4-10 against the spread as a road favorite. The over is 22-17 when the Knicks have played this season. The over is 8-3 when the Knicks have played against Western Conference teams. The over is 5-1 when the Knicks have had a two-day break.
Key injuries
• Landry Shamet (shoulder), out
• Guerschon Yabusele (quad), questionable
Kings remain in West basement
Sacramento is 10-30 overall this season. The Kings are in second-to-last place in the West, one game ahead of the Pelicans for the worst record in the conference. The Kings are 7-13 when playing at home this season. After losing seven straight games, the Kings have won back-to-back games coming into this outing.
In their last game, the Kings defeated the Lakers 124-112 at home on Monday, Jan. 12. The Lakers couldn’t find a foothold in the loss as Sacramento led for most of the game. The Kings were on the mark hitting 59% from the field and 65% from behind the 3-point line. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 32 points on 14-for-19 shooting.
Zach LaVine is averaging a team-high 19.9 points per game. Russell Westbrook is the top rebounder with 6.5 boards and 6.9 assists per game.
Sacramento has the least efficient offense and the fourth-worst efficient defense. The Kings are also the worst rebounding team in the sport, too.
The Kings are averaging 110.2 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the league. They are shooting 46.3% from the field, placing them 21st. Sacramento also ranks 20th in 3-point shooting, making 34.8% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Kings are allowing 121.2 points per game, which ranks 27th. They are allowing 49.5% from the field, which is the worst defensive mark in the league. They are the 10th best 3-point defensive team, allowing 35.2% from behind the arc.
Sacramento is 15-25 against the spread this season. The Kings are 8-15 when they have had one day of rest. They are also 8-12 against the spread as a home team. The under is 22-18 when the King have played this season. The under is 15-8 when the Kings have had one-day off. The total is 4-4 when the Kings have played against the East.
Key injuries
• Keegan Murray (ankle), out
• Domantas Sabonis (knee), out
New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings Picks
Knicks vs Kings Spread Pick
• New York Knicks -11 (5 units)
The Kings have not been consistent at all this season and it’s been a main reason for their poor record. Sacramento cannot defend and they cannot score on a consistent basis and the Knicks will pick them apart. The Kings have not won three straight games this season and it won’t happen against the Knicks. New York has too good of offense and the Knicks will add another big win on this road trip thanks to them being the third-most efficient offense and the fourth-best rebounding team.
Take the Knicks to cover.
Knicks vs Kings Over/Under Pick
• Over 232 (5 units)
Both teams play at a slower pace with the Kings ranks 19th and the Knicks slotted at 20th in pace. But, poor defense will make up for a slow pace and a high scoring game will occur. The Knicks are the third most efficient team in the league and that will be key. The Kings are allowing the fourth-most points in the game. The over is 8-3 when the Knicks have played against Western Conference teams. The over is 5-1 when the Knicks have had a two-day break.
Take the over on Wednesday.
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