The New York Knicks (40-23) are set to face off against the Sacramento Kings (33-30) on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. This game features two teams with contrasting seasons, as the Knicks aim to solidify their playoff position while the Kings look to continue their recent momentum.
New York Knicks
The Knicks have had a strong season, currently sitting in the third seed in the Eastern Conference. However, they are undergoing a mini-crisis, having lost three games in a row. Key players for the Knicks include:
Karl-Anthony Towns: Leading the team with 24.2 points and 13.3 rebounds per game. Towns has been a consistent offensive force for the Knicks.
Mikal Bridges: Averaging 17.3 points per game and shooting 49.1% from the field. Bridges has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Knicks.
Josh Hart: Contributing 14.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. Hart has been a key player in the Knicks’ recent success.
In their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges added 22 points. The Knicks shot 45.9% from the field but struggled defensively, allowing the Clippers to score 105 points. The Knicks will be without floor general Jalen Brunson due to an ankle issue, which could impact their performance.
Sacramento Kings
The Kings have had an impressive season, currently sitting in the ninth seed in the Western Conference. They are looking to build on their recent momentum, having won four of their last five games. Key players for the Kings include:
DeMar DeRozan: Leading the team with 31 points and 10 assists in their recent game against the Los Angeles Clippers. DeRozan has been a consistent offensive force for the Kings.
Zach LaVine: Averaging 29+ points in five straight games since joining the Kings. LaVine has been a key player in the Kings’ recent success.
Domantas Sabonis: Contributing significantly with 6.2 assists per game. Sabonis has been a reliable presence in the paint for the Kings.
In their last game against the Clippers, DeMar DeRozan led the team with 31 points and 10 assists, while Zach LaVine added 30 points. The Kings shot 47.8% from the field but struggled defensively, allowing the Clippers to force overtime and secure a narrow victory. The Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis due to a hamstring injury, which could impact their performance.
Game Insights
Points/Game: The Knicks are averaging 116.9 points per game, while the Kings are averaging 116.8 points.
Rebounds/Game: The Knicks are averaging 43.1 rebounds per game, while the Kings are averaging 45.0 rebounds.
Field Goal Percentage: The Knicks have shot at a 48.8% rate from the field this season, while the Kings have shot at a 47.8% rate.
New York Knicks – 2
Sacramento Kings 221.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 9, 2025
