Sacramento Kings (25-26) vs New Orleans Pelicans (12-39)
Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -6.5 -- Over/Under: 238 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings meet Saturday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Celtics and Nuggets, and they play the Thunder, Mavs, and Spurs next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 23.6 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.7 points and 5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Magic and Timberwolves, and they play the Mavs, Warriors, and Hornets next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 21.5 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 20.8 points and 14.4 rebounds. Malik Monk is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Kings have won seven of their last eight night games at Golden 1 Center.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Pelicans' last three games.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Kings' last five games.
- The Kings have lost six of their last seven games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against the Kings.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 2nd in the league for free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
- The Kings rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.1%).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.1).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for net rating this season (-8.8).
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Jake LaRavia is questionable for the Kings after being traded from the Grizzlies.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray and Herbert Jones. Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins are questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
I'm not excited to lay this sort of number with the Sacramento Kings, who are piling up the losses and just traded their franchise player away. However, the Kings still have talent and have hopes of making the playoffs. We can't say that about the Pelicans, who remain injured and have lost seven straight games. The Pelicans have covered just one of those losses. The Pelicans have just four road wins on the season. If the Kings can't win this game at home and do it reasonably comfortably, they have a problem. So, it's Kings or pass for me.
Randy’s Pick Sacramento Kings -6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
