New York vs Sacramento Prediction: the Kings to Defeat the Knicks for 3d Time

Prediction for the Summer League match between New York vs Sacramento, which will take place on July 17th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Knicks had two close losses in Vegas. First, the New Yorkers couldn't reasonably handle what might've been the strongest team of the Summer League tournament—Charlotte (90:94). Then, they fell short in the classic battle for New York against Brooklyn (85:92). The outcome isn't as crucial in the Summer League. What about the personalities? Dwayne Washington is easily the best player on the Knicks roster. The 24-year-old former Indiana and Phoenix guard is averaging 23.5 points per game. Also worth mentioning are Ukrainian center Dmytro Skapintsev (14.0 points, 8.0 rebounds per game) and guard Tyler Kolek (the No. 34 pick in the 2024 draft, 4.5 rebounds, 7.0 assists).

The Kings had a rough start to the tournament in Las Vegas, losing 83:103 to Memphis. However, they came back with an impressive 82:70 win against Utah. Mason Jones, a 25-year-old guard, also had a strong showing in Vegas, with 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in two games. Guard Colby Jones, the No. 34 pick in the 2023 draft, averages 13.5 points and 1.5 steals per game.

The total for the upcoming meeting looks pretty under, given that both teams have players who can score points. New York has Dwayne Washington, and Sacramento has Keon Ellis and Xavier Sneed, who are both experienced and Jones. Also, we think Sacramento will win. The Kings have a strong lineup for the Summer League, and the Knicks have lost two games in a row for a reason.