Sacramento Kings (45-34) vs New Orleans Pelicans (47-32)
Game Info: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -114 / New Orleans Pelicans -103 --- Over/Under: 220 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings meet Thursday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pelicans vs Kings prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans recently lost to the Magic and Spurs, while beating the Suns and Trail Blazers. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings recently beat the Nets while losing to the Knicks, Celtics, and Thunder. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.5 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 19.4 points and 13.7 rebounds. Malik Monk is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Domantas Sabonis ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.8) this season.
- De'Aaron Fox ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- C.J. McCollum ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
- Herb Jones ranks 11th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.2%).
- The Kings rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.0).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.8%).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (54.0).
Pelicans vs Kings prediction
The Pelicans and Kings are both fighting for playoff positioning and to stay out of the play-in tournament, so this is a big game for both sides. The Kings should have the edge at home. However, it's fair to say the Pelicans are the more talented team and the value is with them and the free bucket. The Pelicans have won the last 4 games against the Kings, and that includes a 33 point win back in January. The Kings have had issues offensively since the Monk injury, and now Murray is questionable with a calf issue. The Pels are coming off back to back road wins as they make this push for a top-6 seed in the west. Give me the road dog.
Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans +1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
