Kings at Pelicans: Can Anyone Stop Sacramento’s Run?
A historic night unfolds in New Orleans as the Sacramento Kings (31-0) aim to extend their remarkable winning streak to 32 games! Tip-off is set for 9:30 PM ET at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans (-101) look to spoil the party, but the Kings remain favored by 1.5 points. Will Sacramento keep rolling, or can New Orleans pull off the upset? Get our Kings vs Pelicans prediction to see who emerges victorious in this pivotal Western Conference matchup.
Kings vs Pelicans Prediction Odds
| BET | Sacramento Kings (SAC) | New Orleans Pelicans (NO) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -120 | -101 |
| Spread | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Total | 210 | |
Kings vs Pelicans Betting Prediction
Sacramento Kings
They’re currently holding a 46-36 record and are making strides in the Western Conference. They’re currently ranking ninth and fourth in the Pacific Division. Their record this season against Western Conference teams is 30-22, and they’ve done pretty well against teams from the East as well, with a balanced 16-14. Their home record is especially impressive, with a 54-17 win-loss ratio. They’ve only lost 22 times on the road, which is pretty good! The Sacramento Kings recently had a great win against the Warriors, with a score of 118-94. Despite being 3-point underdogs, they managed to come out on top! This was their 31st consecutive win in such situations. The Kings have been doing really well against the spread (ATS), with a 72-40 record. They’ve had some great wins on the road, with a 24-17 record, and they’ve also had an impressive 32-game ATS win streak!
Offensively, they’re scoring an average of 116.6 points per game, which is pretty impressive for ninth in the NBA. They’re even scoring more at home, with an average of 118.3 points per game! Their field goal percentage is 47%, which puts them in 19th place in the league. They’re also 16th in pace. Keegan Murray, a highlight among NBA stat leaders, averages 32 points over his last five games with a 50% shooting accuracy, including an impressive eight threes per game. Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes have also been huge contributors, with Sabonis averaging a double-double and Barnes excelling from three-point range. They’re allowing 114.8 points per game, but they’ve been playing much better recently, allowing just 102.8 points over their last five games. As NBA odds today reflect, Sacramento’s meticulous approach to defending the three-point line has them allowing 38.6% shooting from beyond the arc.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are positioning themselves for the playoffs as the 8th seed in the Western Conference, boasting a 49-33 record. This season, they’ve managed a solid 30-22 record against Western Conference teams. Highlight the commendable 19-11 against teams outside their conference. As per the NBA betting lines, they maintain a scoring of +3.4 points per game but face today’s game as 1.5-point underdogs. Their recent performance saw a loss to the Lakers, 124-108, under an O/U line of 231.5, with New Orleans favored by 1.5 points at that time. Currently, they are averaging 115.1 points per game, ranking 13th in the NBA team rankings. Their games have averaged 225.7 points, with today’s O/U line set at 210.
The Pelicans are shooting effectively with a 48% field goal percentage, placing them 9th in the rankings, and their three-point shooting ranks 8th at a 38% success rate, underscoring their standing in rankings. Key players like CJ McCollum, averaging 28.8 points and hitting 58.9% of his threes in recent games, and Trey Murphy III, with 21.2 points on 50% shooting, are significant contributors. Defensively, they rank 8th, allowing 110.7 points per game, although their three-point defense permits opponents a 34.9% success rate from beyond the arc. Their last five games have seen a slight defensive dip, allowing an average of 112.2 points.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 210 -110
- ML: Pelicans -101
- ATS: Pelicans +1.5
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Game Information
- Game: Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- Date: Friday, April 19th 9:30 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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