Knicks vs. Kings prediction: NBA picks, odds, bets for Saturday

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Knicks vs. Kings prediction: NBA picks, odds, bets for Saturday

Slowly working their way back to full health, the New York Knicks continue their four-game road trip out west on Saturday night with a visit to California’s capital to face the Sacramento Kings.

The Knicks kicked off the swing with a 105-93 triumph over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

Jalen Brunson had 45 points and OG Anunoby — playing in his second game since undergoing elbow surgery in early February — chipped in 12 points and nine rebounds in 36 minutes.

New York has allowed 93 points or fewer in each of its past four games, while the Under has cashed in 10 of the team’s past 11 contests.

The Kings continue a six-game homestand after grabbing a pair of double-digit victories in their last two games.

They took apart the Bucks, 129-94, and followed that up with a 120-107 victory over the Lakers.

Only once this season have the Kings covered more than two games in a row.

That came in November when Sacramento cashed in five consecutive contests.

Since December, the Kings are 0-6 against the spread after covering in their previous two games.

New York and Sacramento have not met in more than a year, but the home team in each game won the two matchups last season.

Since mid-January, the Knicks are 6-2 in their last eight games away from Madison Square Garden, while posting a 3-1 record against the spread in their last four opportunities as a road underdog.

Considering the Kings have had difficulties covering in three straight games and are coming off huge back-to-back wins over the Bucks and Lakers, they’re due for another letdown.

The play: Knicks, (+2.5, FanDuel)