Sacramento Kings vs
New Orleans PelicansPredictions & Preview

Kings vs. Pelicans Game Preview: Sacramento Looking to Extend Winning Streak Against New Orleans

The upcoming Kings vs. Pelicans game will be the third meeting between the two teams this season. Sacramento won the previous two matchups, but New Orleans managed to beat the spread in both losses. The Kings are the betting favorite for this game, opening at -5.5 points. The game will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. EST. To find out more about this matchup and make an informed prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings -194 | Pelicans +165
• Spread: Kings -5 (-110) | Pelicans +5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 238.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sacramento will win straight-up is 66%.

Sacramento vs New Orleans Stats

Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings secured a critical victory on Monday with DeMar DeRozan's clutch jumper in overtime, propelling the team as they strive to secure a playoff spot. DeRozan, along with Zach LaVine, a recent acquisition during the trade deadline, are key players in the team's success, contributing to their strong offensive performance. The Kings excel in midrange and rim efficiency, free throw percentage, and turnover rate. However, they struggle in three-point shooting and defensive statistics, allowing high points in recent games. With an overall power ranking of 15, Sacramento's offense is ranked 9th in the league, while their defense ranks 22nd. The team's performance in field goals, free throws, rebounds, and assists are notable, but improvements are needed in defensive statistics such as three-point shooting and defensive rebounds. Sacramento has shown resilience in previous matchups against New Orleans, and their readiness to face upcoming challenges on the road remains to be seen.

New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling throughout the campaign due to injuries and poor performance. With a nine-game losing streak and a losing record becoming inevitable, the team ranks poorly in both offensive and defensive ratings. Notably, the Pelicans are 29th in net rating and have the NBA's worst defensive rating. They struggle to defend all scoring levels and have a poor defensive rebounding rate, giving opponents second chances. Offensively, they rank 26th in offensive rating and lack efficiency at every scoring level. The team also struggles with turnovers and free throw attempts allowed. Despite key injuries to players like Herbert Jones and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans will face the Sacramento Kings, who have had recent success against them. With subpar offensive and defensive statistics, the Pelicans will need to improve significantly to secure a win on Wednesday night.

Pelicans vs. Kings: Recent Performance Indicates Advantage for New Orleans Against the Spread

The Sacramento Kings have struggled in their recent games with a 2-7-1 record against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 matches, including a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. In contrast, the Pelicans have performed better with a 1-0-1 ATS record in their most recent homestand and a perfect 2-0-0 record against the Kings. Despite close margins in their previous matchups, the Pelicans have shown greater consistency in ATS performance. While they may not necessarily secure a victory, it is likely that the Pelicans will cover the spread in their upcoming game on Wednesday night against the Kings.

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