Sacramento Kings (21-13) vs New Orleans Pelicans (21-15)
2024-01-07 18:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -3.5 -- Over/Under: 234.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Sacramento Kings also look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Nets and Timberwolves this week, but they’re coming off a loss to the Clippers. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.5 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.8 points and 6 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have won six of their last seven games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs following a home loss.
- Four of the Pelicans’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings are coming off wins over the Magic and Raptors. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 118.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 29.2 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 19.7 points and 12.9 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have lost each of their last eight day games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- Four of the Kings’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings prediction
I’ll need to know the status of Zion Williamson before betting this game, but my first lean is toward the Pelicans and the points. The Sacramento Kings have been hit or miss for much of the season, despite this recent winning stretch. The Pelicans are 20-15-1 ATS on the season, and they’ve won 3 meetings against the Kings this season, with the latest a little over a month ago. I don’t think it’s crazy to say the Pelicans are the more talented team. If Zion plays, give me the road dog.
