Jul 6, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Xavier Sneed (18) looks on after a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
- The New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings Summer League rosters are set to battle it out Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. on NBA TV.
- The Knicks have yet to win a game in Las Vegas while Sacramento has split contests against Memphis and Utah.
- See the latest odds and a prediction for Knicks vs. Kings on Wednesday.
The New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings have both played strong basketball over in Las Vegas at the Summer League, but New York has fallen just short in 2 straight games to sit at 0-2. The Knicks fell just last night to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Kings started slow against Zach Edey and the Grizzlies but rebounded with a win against a good Jazz SL roster on Monday.
Keep scrolling for a look at the odds and a prediction for tonight’s Summer League matchup.
Sacramento Kings vs. New York Knicks Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | -4.5 (-110) | -190 | O 173.5 (-110) |
| New York Knicks | +4.5 (-110) | +158 | U 173.5 (-110) |
The Kings are considered favorites for tonight’s matchup at -4.5. Sacramento sits at -190 to win outright while the Knicks’ number comes in at +158. Keep in mind – both New York losses have come by less than 8 points.
The Over/Under total for Wednesday’s matchup has been set at 173.5 according to Caesars. All but one of these teams’ games have gone over this total so far in Las Vegas, and both are high scoring teams. The Over seems to be the obvious favorite in this case.
Odds as of July 16 at Caesars (Code: SBD1000). Check out the top NBA betting apps for 2024 Summer League.
Kings vs. Knicks Summer League Rosters, Players to Watch
The first player I think of when I see these 2 teams ready to match up is Adonis Arms for Sacramento. In fact, Arms has had such an amazing Summer League that he may only see limited minutes tonight. The former Red Raider dropped 32 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists against the Lakers in the California Summer League and totaled 5 points in 8 minutes against the Jazz.
But Arms isn’t the only Kings player who can put the bucket in the hoop. Colby Jones dropped 25 against the Jazz while Mason Jones finished with a cool 13 points.
Here’s a look at the full roster:
Kings announce roster for Las Vegas Summer League. Roster includes Keon Ellis, Mason Jones, Colby Jones, Drew Timme and Adonis Arms. Doug Christie will coach the squad. pic.twitter.com/1a1rtaWmnV
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) July 10, 2024
New York has 4 draft picks playing on their Summer League roster: Tyler Kolek, Ariel Hukporti, Kevin McCullar and Pacome Dadiet. McCullar has yet to suit up as he nurses a minor injury.
So far, every single pick has been outshined by point guard Duane Washington Jr, who has real NBA experience and is probably too good for Summer League. Washington has scored 26 and 21 for the Knicks so far in Las Vegas.
Here’s a look at New York’s full roster:
All 4 of the New York Knicks’ draft picks from this year are on their summer league roster! 👀 pic.twitter.com/UmReNiZR6j
— All Things Knicks (@KnicksSavage) July 12, 2024
Knicks vs. Kings Picks & Predictions
This should be an excellent Summer League matchup, and my lone prediction is that it’ll be a close one.
That’s the reason why I’m taking New York plus the points. The Knicks have been competitive in every game they’ve played, even though their newly-acquired pieces have taken some time to get up to speed. I expect a stronger performance from at least one of Kolek, Hukporti or Dadiet tonight.
I believe the Kings are shutting Arms down for the remainder of Summer League, or at least cutting his minutes way back. He’s been that good. If he sees more than 15 minutes or so I’d say Sacramento walks away with a close win.
NYK vs. SAC picks:
- NYK +4.5 (-110)
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The Sacramento Kings will face off against the New York Knicks in a Summer League matchup on July 17th. Both teams will be looking to showcase their young talent and give fans a glimpse of what they can expect in the upcoming season.
The Kings, led by head coach Luke Walton, will be looking to build on their promising young core of players including De’Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton, and Marvin Bagley III. The team will be looking to develop chemistry and build momentum heading into the regular season.
On the other side, the Knicks, coached by Tom Thibodeau, will be looking to continue their upward trajectory after a successful season that saw them make the playoffs for the first time in years. The team will be looking to see how their young players such as RJ Barrett and Obi Toppin perform in a competitive environment.
In terms of odds, the Kings are currently listed as slight favorites over the Knicks. However, with the unpredictable nature of Summer League games, anything can happen on any given night.
As for picks, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of Summer League games as teams often experiment with different lineups and rotations. However, based on the talent and potential of both teams, it could be a close matchup with the Kings ultimately coming out on top.
Overall, this Summer League matchup between the Kings and Knicks promises to be an exciting game filled with young talent and potential. Fans of both teams will be eager to see how their players perform and what they can bring to the table in the upcoming season.
