There isn’t much doubt looking at New Orleans Pelicans stats that this isn’t the way their season was supposed to go. Injuries to Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson slowed down New Orlean’s progression, and the Pelicans are clinging to the last spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. Where most of New Orleans’ struggles have come from is outside the bayou.
People making a Pelicans vs Kings prediction will see that New Orleans is only 11-22 away from home this season. Sacramento has been one of the NBA’s best surprises this season.
The Sacramento Kings, who have won five straight games, are quickly closing in on their first appearance in the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. The way the Kings have been playing basketball, they are on pace to have the best record out of all the California-based NBA teams.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Odds
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Information
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA.
Date and Time: Monday, March 6, 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: NBA TV
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The Sacramento Kings schedule will show they have had much more success than when the two teams last met. The Pelicans’ offense tortured the Kings in that meeting, putting up 136 points in a 32-point victory.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Analysis
The Pelicans have lost four of their past five games on the NBA schedule. New Orleans has been struggling on both ends of the floor. In two of those four losses, the Pelicans were held below 100 points. Forward Zion Williamson has a right hamstring strain and is having an MRI this week to see when he can return.
New Orleans center Jonas Valanciunas, whose NBA player stats show averages 14.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, is questionable for the game against the Kings. Anyone making a Pelicans vs Kings prediction will see that the offense has produced 114.2 points per game.
New Orleans shoots 35.2 percent from the 3-point line. When it comes to NBA matchups, Sacramento point guard De’Aaron Fox, who is listed as day-to-day, leads the Kings by scoring 25.5 points per game.
Sacramento’s Dominance on the Court
People making NBA expert picks will also see that Sacramento power forward Domantas Sabonis also contributes 18.9 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. Sabonis leads the league in rebounding. Overall, Sacramento has had an excellent season shooting the basketball.
The Kings score 121.1 points per game and have knocked down 36.9 percent of their 3-point attempts. Sacramento has covered four of its past six games against the spread. The over has gone 4-0-1 during the past five Kings’ games.
Odds Breakdown
New Orleans
Moneyline: The Pelicans are +185 on the moneyline.
Spread: NBA odds show the Pelicans are 5.5-point underdogs. The Pelicans are 7-15-1 as away underdogs this season.
Over/Under: The total has been set at 238.5 points. New Orleans has seen the total go over in 33 of its 63 games this season.
Sacramento
Moneyline: NBA team stats show the Kings are -225 on the moneyline.
Spread: The Kings are 10-13-1 against the spread as a home favorite this season.
Over/Under: Sacramento has seen the total go over in 32 of their 63 games.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Pick and Prediction
New Orleans doesn’t have its full complement of players back. However, the Pelicans are still a dangerous offensive team that is capable of exploding on any given night. Sacramento, which doesn’t lack for firepower itself, will be preparing for a shootout should things go that way.
The Kings won’t want to give away a game against a banged-up New Orleans team. Sacramento should be able to find enough offense to narrowly cover the spread. The Kings and Pelicans already showed earlier this season that both teams are comfortable pushing the pace against each other.
While Sacramento was undone by full shooting the last time around, the Kings should have enough regular players in their lineup to be able to keep up with New Orleans in a game that should see both teams soar over 100 points. The best Pelicans vs Kings prediction is to take the over!
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