Knicks vs. Kings prediction and odds for Thursday, March 9 (Knicks will bounce back)

The New York Knicks saw their nine-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday night, and they are looking to bounce back on the road against the Sacramento Kings.

The Knicks have been elite on the road from a betting perspective this season, but the key in this game will be the health of Jalen Brunson, who has missed two straight contests with a foot injury.

Brunson is listed as questionable for tonight’s contest.

The Kings, who are now the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, are probably the biggest surprise in the NBA this season.

These two teams are No. 7 (New York) and No. 8 (Sacramento) in net rating, so we should get a great game if Brunson is able to go. Here’s a look at the latest odds.

Knicks vs. Kings odds, spread and total

Knicks vs. Kings prediction and pick

As great as the Kings have been this season, they do struggle on the defensive end, ranking 25th in the league in defensive rating.

They make up for that by playing the No. 1 offense in the league, but New York (No. 5) isn’t too far behind in that statistic.

The Kings have also struggled to cover the spread at home this season when favored. They are just 11-13-1 ATS in those games.

I’d wait to bet on this game until Brunson’s official status is announced, but I do lean with the Knicks, who are 22-10 against the spread on the road, the best mark in the NBA.

New York’s offense struggled against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, but a Brunson return should be the spark plug the team needs to bounce back.

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