A highly competitive NBA matchups in the National Basketball Association is set for Thursday as the New Orleans Pelicans hit the road to face the Sacramento Kings.
The Pelicans currently hold the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings with a solid 47-32 record, having picked up wins in their last two outings. Their most recent win came on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers on the road.
Pelicans vs Kings Picks
- Pick: Sacramento Kings -1.
On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings enter the game sitting in the eighth position in the West. They have a narrow half-game lead over the Lakers and a full-game lead over the Warriors in the conference standings. Sacramento has maintained a 5-5 record in their last ten games but suffered a loss in their previous matchup, falling to the Thunder on the road on Tuesday.
Stay on top of the NBA playoff race with the latest scores and odds for this crucial matchup. Continue reading to get our expert Pelicans vs Kings betting analysis:
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Odds
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Information
Some information, before our Pelicans vs Kings betting analysis, for the game on the NBA schedule today:
New Orleans Pelicans (47-32) vs Sacramento Kings (45-34)
Location of the game: Golden 1 Center; Sacramento, CA
Date & Time: Thursday April 11th, 2024; 7:00pm PST
Where to Watch: TNT
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Recent Scores
Part of our Kings betting guide is some recent scores:
New Orleans Pelicans Last 5:
- April 1st, 2024: 124-111 loss to Phoenix Suns
- April 3rd, 2024: 117-108 loss to Orlando Magic
- April 5th, 2024: 111-109 loss to San Antonio Spurs
- April 7th, 2024: 113-105 loss at Phoenix Suns
- April 9th, 2024: 110-100 win at Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Kings Last 5:
- April 2nd, 2024: 109-95 win over LA Clippers
- April 4th, 2024: 120-109 loss at New York Knicks
- April 5th, 2024: 101-100 loss at Boston Celtics
- April 7th, 2024: 107-77 loss at Brooklyn Nets
- April 9th, 2024: 112-105 loss at OKC Thunder
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Betting Analysis
The latest NBA Odds for this game:
1Moneyline:
SAC Kings -115 NO Pelicans -105
2Total:
218 points
3Spread:
SAC Kings -1 NO Pelicans +1
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
Zion Williamson has been an outstanding scorer for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, appearing in 67 games and averaging over 22.5 points per game. However, the New Orleans Pelicans have been without Brandon Ingram since March 21st, with his return likely until the postseason. Ingram scored an impressive 20.9 points per game during the regular season.
New Orleans has had up-and-down performances in their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record largely impacted by a slow start to April, where they took three consecutive losses at home to the Suns, Magic, and Spurs. However, they bounced back with back-to-back wins on the road against the Suns and Trail Blazers, looking for their third straight win away from home.
The Pelicans have one more road game ahead on Friday against the Golden State Warriors before finishing their regular season at home on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
As for the Sacramento Kings, they have been the most unpredictable team in the NBA schedule, capable of defeating top-tier teams but also prone to losses against the worst in the league. In April, they hold a 2-3 record, grabbing wins against the Clippers and Nets but facing defeats against the Knicks, Celtics, and Thunder.
The offensive combination of Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox has been massive for the Kings throughout the season. Fox is averaging nearly 27 points per game, while Sabonis consistently delivers double-double performances, averaging 19.4 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. In their recent loss, Fox led the team with 33 points, although Sabonis saw his streak of 61 consecutive double-doubles come to an end.
Sacramento will finish up their regular season with two home games, hosting the Suns on Friday and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Betting Prediction
It is time for our Pelicans betting insights against the Kings: We like the Kings at home in this game. The Kings are talented. When they put it all together, they are tough to beat. We are picking them because we feel they are going to put it all together in this game. Our final bet for the game is the Sacramento Kings -1 over the New Orleans Pelicans. Enjoy the game and good luck with all your NBA Picks today!
- Pick: Sacramento Kings -1.
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