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 Thursday, Apr 11 at 10:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 217, and the Kings are favored by 1 at home. Keep reading to get our Kings vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Kings vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Kings -1
- Total 217
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Apr 11
- 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 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 3-0 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Kings Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Sacramento has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 104 points per game while allowing 96. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- The Kings have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Do the Pelicans Stand a Chance in Sacramento?
Today, the Pelicans are looking to extend their winning streak to three games after defeating the Trail Blazers by a score of 110-100. In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are currently in 6th place with a record of 47-32.
On the road, the Pelicans have gone 26-14 this season, and they are 21-18 ATS on the road. As the underdog, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 18-12, and they are 16-14 straight-up.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 34-45, and their games have averaged a combined 225.3 points per game. In their last two games, the Pelicans have gone under the O/U line.
In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are 28-21 against other teams and 19-11 in non-conference games. Today, they are the underdog by 1 point and are 30-18 as the underdog this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 13th in the league at 114.9 points per game. However, they have only outscored the NBA average in 46.8% of their games this season. In their last 12 games, they have scored below their season average.
New Orleans is 10th in field goal percentage at 48% and 10th in true shooting percentage. They are also 8th in free throw attempts and 11th in free throw makes.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 21st in made threes and 25th in three-point attempts. Overall, they are 10th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
Not only do the Pelicans’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 8th in the league in points allowed. New Orleans has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 15th in the league over their last three games at 105.3 PPG allowed. New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 14th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
Is It the Kings Game to Lose at Home?
Sacramento is favored by 1 point today and has a 34-19 record as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have won three straight games and have gone 25-28 ATS.
In their last game, the Kings lost to the Thunder by a score of 112-105. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game. Sacramento’s ATS record for the season is 40-39.
The Kings are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 45-34. In the Pacific Division, they are 3rd. In non-conference games, they are 16-14 compared to 29-20 against the West.
Sacramento’s O/U record for the season is 36-42-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 217, and their games have averaged 231.6 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Kings lost to the Thunder by a score of 112-105. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for the game was 227.5.
At home, the Kings are averaging 118.7 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 116.5 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Kings are 4th in made threes but just 16th in three-point shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Kings have outscored the NBA average in 57% of their games. They have also been effective inside the arc, ranking 9th in two-point shooting percentage. However, they are just 27th in free throw attempts.
Overall, the Kings are 14th in pace and 15th in field goal percentage. In terms of assists, they are 7th in the NBA.
At this time, the Kings’ defense is positioned 17th in the NBA, permitting 115.1 points per game. The Sacramento defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Sacramento.
Kings vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Zion Williamson and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -119. Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with a stat line of 25 points, 6 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Zion Williamson Under 26.5 Points (-119)
Kings vs. Pelicans Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, 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.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217 and our model has the Pelicans and Kings finishing with a combined 222 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Pelicans +1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook