The New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference duel on Thursday. The Pelicans have dominated the Kings in their previous four matchups, winning all four games, including a blowout 133-100 victory on Jan. 7. However, the Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram due to a knee injury.
The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. According to the SportsLine consensus, the Kings are 1.5-point favorites with the over/under set at 215.5 total points.
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The model has now locked in its picks and NBA predictions for the New Orleans vs. Sacramento game. Here are the betting lines for the matchup:
- Pelicans vs. Kings spread: Sacramento -1.5
- Pelicans vs. Kings Over-Under: 215.5 points
- Pelicans vs. Kings money line: Sacramento -120, New Orleans +101
Guard Trey Murphy III and center Jonas Valanciunas are highlighted as key players for the Pelicans. Murphy is a strong perimeter threat with a smooth jumper and solid defensive skills, while Valanciunas provides a powerful presence in the lane with a good scoring touch and strong rebounding ability. On the other hand, guard De’Aaron Fox is pointed out as a key player for the Kings.
