If you’re looking for Kings vs. Pelicans predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Pelicans are on the move to take on the Kings on Monday, Dec 4 at 10:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 237.5, and the Kings are favored by 3.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Kings vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Kings vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Kings -3.5
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 4
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA
- TV: TNT
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- New Orleans has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across the Kings last three home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Sacramento was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
Will the Pelicans Defense Show Up in Sacramento?
Heading into today’s game, the Pelicans are trying to stay above .500, as they are 11-10 so far this season. In the Western Conference, they are 8th and are 2nd in the Southwest division.
In their previous game, the Pelicans’ offense finished with 118 points, which is right in line with their current average of 114 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Zion Williamson with 27 points. Brandon Ingram also added 23 points for the Pelicans.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 113.2 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 57.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 33.4% of their three-point attempts.
Will the Kings Defense Show Up at Home?
With a record of 11-7, the Kings are above .500 and are looking to build on their success in today’s game vs. the Pelicans. As of now, the Kings are 4th in the Western Conference and hold the top spot in the Pacific division.
Coming off their recent game, the Kings offense tallied 123 points in a matchup against the Nuggets. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.5%, and they made 16 threes. The top scorer for the Kings was Malik Monk with 26 points, while De’Aaron Fox also chipped in with 26 points.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Kings is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 116.7 points per game (21st).
The Sacramento defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Sacramento.
Kings vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -140 while the under is at +110. For his matchup against the Kings, we recommend taking the under on Brandon Ingram and his prop bet of 21.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 16.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Under 21.5 Points (+110)
Kings vs. Pelicans Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, the Pelicans is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 237.5 and given that our model is projecting 226 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Pelicans +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook