Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Sacramento Kings when they hit take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the New Orleans Pelicans as -2-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 219.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 105-101 victory for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Sacramento Kings will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 27-33-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the New Orleans Pelicans are 26-35 ATS. Sacramento is 31-30 against the points scored total betting line, while New Orleans is 30-30-1 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Sacramento injuries news.
The Pelicans - Kings betting odds would favor the Pelicans if the lines were set according to power rankings. New Orleans is rated No. 18 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Sacramento Kings sit at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up New Orleans's No. 14-ranked offense (102.31 PPG) against a Sacramento Kings defense that ranks No. 30 at 109.3 PPG. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 44.59% from the field per game, less than the Sacramento Kings have managed so far this NBA season (46.3% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Sacramento got 31 points from DeMarcus Cousins en route to a 104-94 loss at the hands of Sacramento on Saturday at AT&T Center.
Anthony Davis scored 29 points for New Orleans on Saturday, but the Jazz managed a 106-94 victory over the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Sacramento home to Cleveland, Wednesday, March 9th
New Orleans at Charlotte, Wednesday, March 9th