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The Sacramento Kings (12-13) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-20) Thursday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Kings vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Pelicans swept 5-0 last season and won 105-98 in play-in tournament
Sacramento has won back-to-back games after dismantling the Utah Jazz 141-97 Sunday as an 11-point home favorite. G Kevin Huerter led all scorers with 26 points while the Kings shot 57% from the field.
New Orleans has dropped back-to-back games and 9 of its last 10 after falling 121-116 at the San Antonio Spurs Sunday as a 7-point underdog. G Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 25 points in the loss.
Kings at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Pelicans +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings -6.5 (-115) | Pelicans +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kings at Pelicans key injuries
Kings
- None
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out
- G Javonte Green (ankle) questionable
- G Jordan Hawkins (back) out
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Kings at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 124, Pelicans 110
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Kings (-275) to win Thursday.
Against the spread
BET KINGS -6.5 (-115).
Sacramento is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games and has been on fire offensively, scoring 140 or more points in back-to-back games. It has also allowed 115 or fewer in 4 straight.
New Orleans is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games and has struggled offensively, scoring 116 or fewer points in 9 of its last 10.
Over/Under
BET OVER 231.5 (-110).
The Pelicans have allowed 118 or more points in 7 straight games. They have scored 116 or more in 2 of their last 3.
The Kings have scored 140 or more in back-to-back games and 120 or more in 4 of their last 5. They will have to carry a majority of the load to hit this total, but with their offensive ability and the lack of defense showcased by New Orleans of late, that should not be an issue.
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