Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 2/13/25 NBA Picks

New Orleans Pelicans (12-41) vs Sacramento Kings (28-26)

Game Info: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)

Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans +6.5 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

The Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans do battle once again at the Smoothie King Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings have split their last eight games overall, but they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after beating the Pelicans by 119-111 last night. Keon Ellis led the team with 27 points on 10 of 14 shooting off the bench, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points with six assists while Zach LaVine chipped in with 23 points and seven assists. As a team, the Kings shot 47 percent from the field and 16 of 45 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an early 16-point lead, but they recaptured the lead for good in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win on the road. The Kings will meet the Warriors after this game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have been in terrible form as they are now hoping to put a halt to a 10-game losing streak after falling short to the Kings last night. Zion Williamson led the team with 33 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, Trey Murphy added 19 points with five assists while Jose Alverado chipped in with 18 points and nine assists. As a team, the Pelicans shot 46 percent from the field and eight of 32 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to erase an early 16-point deficit, but no reserve player scored more than eight points which cost them in the second half where the Kings pulled away. The Pels will face the Mavs following this one.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Kings have lost each of their last five road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans have won 12 of their last 20 games as underdogs against the Kings following a loss.
  • The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 15 Thursday night games.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Kings.

Why the Sacramento Kings will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last 14 games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Kings have won each of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The road team has covered the spread in four of the Kings' last five games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the last six games between the Kings and Pelicans at Smoothie King Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Kings' last eight night games at Smoothie King Center have gone UNDER the total points line.

Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Kings are coming into this meeting with a full squad once again, while the Pelicans are still missing Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray. The Kings have yet to fully hit their stride as they are still working the newly acquired Zach LaVine into the offense, but they've won three in a row, with two of those wins coming against the slumping Pelicans. The Pelicans are still capable of pulling off the upset at home, but the Kings are clear favorites and I think they get the win and cover once again.
 

Peter’s Pick Sacramento -6.5

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