New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The New Orleans Pelicans take in the Sacramento Kings in the NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals tonight. Which team will be victorious? Matt McCuen shares his Pelicans vs. Kings prediction.
Matt McCuen - December 4, 2023, 4:59 PM EST
5 minNew Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals will tip off on Monday night.
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings will meet from Golden 1 Center.
The winner will have a chance to advance to the semi-finals.
Pelicans vs. Kings Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 4, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Pelicans vs. Kings Odds
- Spread: Pelicans +3 (-108), Kings -3 (-110)
- Moneyline: Pelicans (+150), Kings (-150)
- Total: Over 246 (-107), Under 246 (-110)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Pels begin play with a record of 11-10. They have won two of their last three games.
Zion Williamson is the star of this Pelicans team.
The former Duke standout has averaged 23.5 points per game, paired with 5.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
Most importantly, Williamson has been healthy, playing in 17 games this season.
Brandon Ingram has had a strong season, averaging 23.4 points per game along with 5.3 assists.
Veteran guard CJ McCollum recently returned from injury. McCollum leads the team in assists with 5.9 and has poured in 21.1 points per game.
The Pelicans offense ranks 15th in points per game (114.0).
The offense has been playing better as of late, averaging 121.0 points per game over their last three.
Sacramento enters this game with an 11-7 record.
The Kings have won three of their last four games. Sacramento has been great at home with a 6-2 record at home.
De’Aaron Fox is the star of this Kings team. Fox has put himself in the conversation of a top-ten player in basketball, averaging 30.3 points per game and 6.6 assists.
Big man, Domantas Sabonis has done it all this year. Sabonis averages ONG 18.6 points per game.
Malik Monk has been one of the best bench players in basketball this season, pouring in 14.4 points per game.
The Kings offense ranks tenth in points per game (116.5).
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Prediction
Sacramento matches up well with this Pelicans team.
The most notable advantage that the Kings possess in this game is Sabonis against Jonas Valanciunas.
Sabonis will stretch the Pelicans bigs out of the paint, creating numerous matchup advantages.
The Pelicans do not have the offensive firepower to keep pace in this game.
Let’s stay hot on the hardwood!
Pick: Sacramento Kings ML -150 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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