The New York Knicks are set to host the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2026, in a game where the Knicks are heavy favorites after recent strong performances. The Knicks (27-18) aim to avenge a previous 112-101 loss to the Kings, which was marred by Jalen Brunson’s ankle injury and poor shooting. Sacramento (12-35) arrives on a five-game losing streak, having recently suffered a blow with the absence of key guards Zach LaVine (back soreness) and Malik Monk (ankle soreness), both out for this game. The Kings' roster is further weakened by the absence of Keegan Murray, but they have Domantas Sabonis back after injury. The Knicks are in a strong position with no injuries reported and are expected to capitalize on the Kings’ injury woes, especially by focusing on stopping DeRozan and exploiting the absence of LaVine and Monk. ESPN.com favors the Knicks with an 86% win probability. The game will be broadcast on MSG and NBC Sports California at 7:30 PM ET, with live streaming options available through DIRECTV and fuboTV. The Knicks have recently won two consecutive games, including a dominant victory over Brooklyn and a close win against Philadelphia, indicating a positive momentum heading into this matchup. The Kings, struggling with their road performance and recent losses, will look to end their road drought, but their depleted roster presents a significant advantage for the Knicks, who are seeking to build momentum ahead of the NBA trade deadline.