The Pelicans Must-Win Fight for the Playoffs | Pelicans vs. Kings | OSB
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans (47-32) at Sacramento Kings (45-34)
By Sam Batz
When: Thursday, April 11th at 10:00 PM EST
Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Watch On: TNT
Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings
The New Orleans Pelicans will travel west to face the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night in a matchup chock-full of postseason hype. The Pels are 6th in the West and the Kings are 8th, but they are separated by just 2 games. A win for New Orleans will get them closer to securing an automatic playoff berth, while a win for Sacramento could completely shake-up the Western Conference standings. Oddsmakers have the spread at just 1 point, with the Kings slightly favored because of home court advantage. However Sacramento is winless against the Pelicans, posting an 0-4 record on the season. New Orleans has a chance to ensure their postseason future, as well as complete the sweep.
Below you’ll find all of our picks for the Pelicans vs. Kings game, including stats, scores, and advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Thursday’s matchup between the Pelicans and Kings.
Pelicans vs. Kings Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
New Orleans Pelicans | +1.0 (-110) | Ov 218 (-110) | -105 |
Sacramento Kings | -1.0 (-110) | Un 218 (-110) | -115 |
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Pelicans vs. Kings Betting Trends
New Orleans Pelicans
- 42-36-1 ATS
- 22-17-1 ATS on the road
- 34-45 O/U record
- 15-25 O/U record on the road
- 16-14 as UNDERDOGS
- 11-8 as UNDERDOGS on the road
Sacramento Kings
- 40-38-1 ATS
- 16-22 ATS at home
- 35-42-2 O/U record
- 21-17 O/U record at home
- 33-19 as FAVORITES
- 21-13 as FAVORITES at home
Pelicans vs. Kings Stat Comparison
New Orleans Pelicans W2 (5-5) 114.9 110.4 +4.5 48.6% 37.8% 44.2 12.4 116.5 (12th) 111.7 (5th) 21-18 (53.9%) 26-14 (65.0%) | Stat Type Streak (L10) Points/Game Opponent Points/Game Point Diff Field Goal % Three-Point % Rebounds/Game Turnovers/Game Offensive Rating Defensive Rating Home Record (Win-Rate) Away Record (Win-Rate) | Sacramento Kings L1 (5-5) 116.5 115.1 +1.4 47.6% 36.5% 44.1 12.6 116.0 (14th) 114.5 (14th) 23-15 (60.5%) 22-19 (53.7%) |
Pelicans vs. Kings Matchup History
- Total Regular Season Games: 76
- Season Series: Pelicans lead 4-0
Thursday will mark the 77th regular season matchup between the Kings and the Pelicans. New Orleans has dominated Sacramento this season, recording a 4-0 record while averaging 126.5 points per game and allowing just 105.5 points to the Kings, a +21 point differential. New Orleans also leads the series all-time with a 43-33 record against Sacramento. For whatever the Kings struggle mightily against the Pelicans, and if they can’t turn things around Sacramento will find themselves in the play-in.
Pelicans vs. Kings Prediction
This season the Pelicans haven’t lost to the Kings, and I don’t expect them to start now. I’m going with the New Orleans Pelicans to snag their 5th straight win over Sacramento, sweeping the Kings under the rug. The Pelicans matchup well against the Kings, which is why they post a +21 point differential in the series. New Orleans has a great defense, allowing 106.9 opponent points per game over their last 10, and with Zion Williamson leading the way scoring-wise, the Pels have been a tough team to beat. The Kings biggest weakness is their defense, and against Zion and CJ McCollum, who combined for 52.6 points in the Pelicans last 5 games, Sacramento is in for a long night.
Pelicans vs. Kings predictions:
- Moneyline Pick: New Orleans Pelicans (-105)
If you take the Pelicans Moneyline (-105): You risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if the Pelicans win straight up.
- ATS Pick: New Orleans Pelicans (+1.0)
If you take the Pelicans to Cover the +1.0 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Pelicans win the game, or lose by 1 point.
- O/U Pick: Over (218)
If you take the Over on 218 total points (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Pelicans and Kings combine for more than 218 points.
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