The New York Knicks, who are slowly working their way back to health, continue their four-game road trip out West on Saturday night when they visit California's capital to take on the Sacramento Kings.
The Knicks got off to a strong start Thursday night with a 105-93 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jalen Brunson had 45 points, and OG Anunoby, playing in his second game since undergoing elbow surgery in early February, had 12 points and nine rebounds in 36 minutes.
New York has allowed 93 points or fewer in each of its past four games, but the under has earned money in 10 of the team's past 11 games.
The Kings continue a six-game homestand after winning their last two games by double digits.
They defeated the Bucks 129-94, followed by a 120-107 victory over the Lakers.
Only once this season has the Kings covered more than one game in a row.
That was in November, when Sacramento won its fifth straight championship.
Since December, the Kings are 0-6 against the spread after covering in their last two games.
New York and Sacramento haven't played each other in over a year, but the home team won each of the two games last season.
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Since mid-January, the Knicks are 6-2 in their last eight games on the road against Madison Square Garden, but are an underdog on the road and 3-1 in their last four against the spread. ing.
The Kings have had a hard time covering for the third straight game, which would be another disappointment considering they are coming off big wins over the Bucks and Lakers.
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