The Pelicans are gearing up for a showdown against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Nov 20. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Sacramento comes into this matchup as 1-point favorites, with the over/under set at 239. Will the Kings manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Pelicans vs. Kings player props and predictions.
Pelicans vs. Kings Odds
- Spread: Kings -1
- Total 239
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Nov 20
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: NBCS
Kings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Sacramento has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Does Sacramento Have What it Takes on the Road?
In today’s game against the Pelicans, the Kings aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 8-4. So far, the Kings have gone 7-4 when playing against Western Conference teams and 1-0 in non-conference contests.
Sacramento is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 129 points versus the Mavericks. This output is higher than their season-average of 117 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Domantas Sabonis, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 20.8, while De’Aaron Fox also carries a PPG average of 31.9 into the game.
The Kings’ defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 114.4 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Kings defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.2% while allowing 37.5% from downtown.
Will the Pelicans Win at Home?
The Pelicans head into today’s action with an overall record of 6-7 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. At the moment, the team holds 9th place in the Western Conference and 3rd place in the Southwest division.
The Pelicans offense is coming off a game where they scored 120 points against the Timberwolves. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.2% and connected on 12 threes. Brandon Ingram is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 23.4 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Zion Williamson brings a PPG average of 21.8 into the game.
So far, the Pelicans’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 115.6 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the Pelicans defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.9% and 32.1% from three-point territory.
Pelicans vs. Kings Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is De’Aaron Fox and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. In this game against the Pelicans, we suggest betting on the under for De’Aaron Fox and his points prop set at 28.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 24.
- The Prop: De’Aaron Fox Under 28.5 Points (-109)
Pelicans vs. Kings Predictions
Not only do we have the Kings winning this one by a score of 109-107, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Kings at -1.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 239 and our model has the Kings and Pelicans finishing with a combined 216 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Kings -1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook