| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-44 | 14-49 |
| Spread | -5.5 -110 | +5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -205 | +170 |
| Total | Over 234.5 (-108) | Under 234.5 (-112) |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Thursday, March 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings meet Thursday 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 Clippers and Lakers, and they play the Suns next. The Pelicans have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.9 points and 6 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Dejounte Murray is dishing 6 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Lakers and Suns, and they play the Bulls next. The Kings have lost 18 of their last 20 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 110.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.6 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook is averaging 15.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Pelicans and Kings at Golden 1 Center.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Pelicans’ last four games at Golden 1 Center.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites following a loss.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last 10 night games following a home loss.
- The Pelicans have won five of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against the Kings.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 Thursday games at Golden 1 Center.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last four games against Southwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Pelicans’ last seven games as favorites against the Kings have gone UNDER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Russell Westbrook ranks 15th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (7.9) this season.
- DeMar DeRozan ranks 29th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.6%) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- DeAndre Jordan leads all Pelicans players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.5%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.1).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.6).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.0).
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Dylan Cardwell, and De’Andre Hunter.
Dejounte Murray is out for the Pelicans. Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson are questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
I don’t want to lay points on the road with the Pelicans as much as the next guy, but this is an indication of just how bad things are for the Kings. A banged-up team that’s also 23-38-2 ATS on the season. The Pelicans have just 8 road wins, and they won’t have Murray and possibly Zion, and they’re still favored. That tells you all you need to know about the Kings. It’s awful in Sacramento. It’s Pelicans or pass, folks.