The Sacramento Kings (29-22) battle the New Orleans Pelicans (27-27) Sunday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
This will be the 1st of 3 matchups between these 2 teams.
The Kings lost to the Indiana Pacers 107-104 Friday, failing to cover as a 2-point road favorite. This will be the 5th of the Kings 7-game road trip. Sacramento is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in the 1st 4 games. It is 5-4-1 ATS in its last 10 and 28-22-1 ATS this season.
The Pelicans beat the Lakers 131-126 Saturday, covering as a 1.5-point home favorite. New Orleans is just 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games. It snapped a 10-game losing streak with the win. New Orleans is 25-29 ATS on the season.
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Kings at Pelicans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:24 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Pelicans -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (-105) | Pelicans +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Kings at Pelicans key injuries
Kings
- G De’Aaron Fox (personal) out
Pelicans
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Kings at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 119, Kings 115
Moneyline
PASS.
New Orleans is 18-9 straight up at home. I would play them to win here but prefer the spread.
Against the spread
BET PELICANS +1.5 (-115).
The Pelicans are coming off a home win and cover over the Lakers, and they are 15-12 ATS at home this season. While New Orleans has struggled lately, the Kings are just 2-3 ATS and straight up in their last 5.
There is also a key strength-on-weakness that should be noted. The Kings shoot the NBA’s 7th-most 3-point attempts while the Pelicans rank 2nd in opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage (34.4%). New Orleans should limit what Sacramento is best at and inevitably continue its win streak.
Back PELICANS +1.5 (-115).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 228.5 (-112).
The Kings score the most points per game in the NBA, 119.2. They also allow 116.2. Sacramento has a keep bench to minimize the impact of Fox’s absence as well.
As for the Pelicans, they have allowed at least 120 in 3 of their last 4 games and are 3-1 O/U in that span as well. With F Brandon Ingram coming off a 35-point game, the Pelicans should be starting to find their groove again.
Back the OVER 228.5 (-112).
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