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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans battle the Sacramento Kings in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Pelicans should enjoy a comfortable victory and a wager against the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -4.5 to cover the line when playing the Kings at odds of -114.

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 110-101 loss against LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Zion Williamson dropped 24 points, as Trey Murphy finished with 21 and Saddiq Bey 18.

Sacramento Kings have lost their last eight home games, most recently suffering a 114-103 defeat to Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center. Maxime Raynaud had 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Precious Achiuwa registered 18 points and DeMar DeRozan 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans have claimed back-to-back victories over the Kings. Both wins came at Smoothie King Center and the scorelines were 140-133 (OT) and 120-94. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Pelicans land seven wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 116.9 points, 44.3 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 48.3% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.1 points and 45.9 rebounds per matchup.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 21.4 points and 2.7 (36.0%) 3-pointers made. Derik Queen averages 6.6 rebounds and Jeremiah Fears 4.6 assists.

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 108.6 points, 44.3 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 80.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 124.8 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Maxime Raynaud is averaging 15.6 points and 10.6 rebounds, Nique Clifford 4.2 assists and Russell Westbrook 1.6 (30.2%) 3-pointers.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

This New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be Pelicans on the spread. You can land odds of -114 that the favorites are able to cover the -4.5 line and they're more than capable in this NBA contest.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Pelicans vs Kings stats:

• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 2 consecutive games against Pelicans.

Pelicans -4.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 120 - 111 Kings

Let’s roll the dice and try the Pelicans to enjoy a 120-111 winning scoreline here. There are massive odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 66% chance of securing victory, New Orleans Pelicans are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -196. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +166 about Sacramento Kings.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 234.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 234.5, there are odds of -114.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The best NBA sportsbooks offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Pelicans

-196

Kings

+166

Point Spread

Pelicans -4.5

-114

Kings +4.5

-106

Total Points

Under 234.5

-114

Over 234.5

-106

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

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The Kings are on a run of eight straight losses at Golden 1 Center. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 113.50 points on average and giving up 120.50.

The Pelicans have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 112.60 points on offense and surrendering 115.10 on defense.

The Kings beat the Pelicans 123-118 when they last met at Golden 1 Center. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Golden 1 Center, the Pelicans have posted seven victories, while the Kings have managed three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O234.5	U234.5
Sacramento Kings Home Stats		2-8	234.00	113.50	120.50	4	6
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		4-6	227.70	112.60	115.10	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
• U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Sacramento Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 227.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.90 pts and allowed 116.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 115.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 234.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.60 pts and allowed 124.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.50 pts and allowed 120.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.80 (78.88%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 15.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.70 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.60 (80.99%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 6.40
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 8.20 (27%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.00 (80.19%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 14.40, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 16.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.90 (79.75%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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