The New Orleans Pelicans (29-38) will take on the Sacramento Kings (28-39) Thursday at the HP Field House in Kissimmee, Fla. for a 1:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Pelicans-Kings NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Pelicans vs. Kings: Key injuries
Kings:
- PF Marvin Bagley (foot) out
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Pelicans vs. Kings: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Pelicans 118, Kings 112
Moneyline (ML)
The Pelicans (-189) open this contest as slight favorites over the Kings (+155) Thursday afternoon. The Kings have yet to win a game in the NBA’s restart, losing three games by a combined 29 points.
While both teams are still in playoff contention, the Pelicans have the much more realistic shot. Look for New Orleans to narrowly take home this win.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Pelicans -4.5 (-110) are two-basket favorites over the Kings Thursday afternoon. New Orleans has fared well against the spread, covering in four of their last six games dating back to March. It’s also noteworthy the Pelicans have beaten the Kings in five of their last six head-to-head matchups, covering the spread in each of those wins.
Meanwhile, the Kings (+4.5, -110) have covered just once in their last four games as they have lost five of their last six. With the Pelicans playing with more urgency in the bubble, look for them to take this game and win by at least 5 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 232.5 points. New Orleans currently has the fifth-ranked offense in the NBA, but it has failed to score more than 104 points in three-straight games.
Playing the Kings’ soft defense should help the Pelicans pass that number today, but don’t expect the number to be in the 120s.
For that reason, consider taking the UNDER 232.5 (-110) in this matchup between the Pelicans and Kings.
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