New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/5
The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The game will tip off at 10:00 PM and can be watched on NBCS. Both teams are looking for a win to improve their records in the Western Conference.
The Pelicans, led by interim head coach James Borrego, have a record of 19-44. They are currently ranked 13th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Kings, coached by Doug Christie, hold a 14-49 record, placing them 15th in the conference. Both teams are on a two-game losing streak, making this game important for them.
Pelicans vs Kings Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Betting Odds: Pelicans -4.5 (-111), Kings +4.5 (-111), Pelicans MoneyLine -181, Kings MoneyLine +150, Over/Under 234
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have faced some challenges in their recent games. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 110-101 and to the Clippers 137-117. However, they did secure a win against the Utah Jazz with a score of 115-105.
The team’s offensive stats show they score an average of 114.9 points per game. They rank 5th in field goal attempts per game, but their field goal percentage is 46.3, which is 19th in the league. They are 27th in effective field goal percentage, which could be an area to improve.
Trey Murphy III is one of the top players for the Pelicans, averaging 22 points per game. Zion Williamson contributes 21.5 points per game, though he is questionable with an ankle injury. Saddiq Bey also provides support, averaging 17.3 points per game.
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
The Sacramento Kings have faced some challenges in their recent games. They lost to the Phoenix Suns with a score of 114-103. Maxime Raynaud stood out in this game, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
In their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Kings lost 128-104. Nique Clifford led the team with 26 points and 7 rebounds. The Kings struggled on defense, allowing the Lakers to score easily.
The Kings managed to secure a win against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 130 points to the Mavericks’ 121. Precious Achiuwa was a key player, scoring 29 points and getting 12 rebounds. This victory showed some of the team’s potential despite their overall struggles this season.
BTB Betting Pick
The Pelicans are favored by 4.5 points against the Kings. The Pelicans score 114.9 points per game, while the Kings score 110.2 points per game. With both teams struggling defensively, the Pelicans should cover the spread. A projected score of Pelicans 120, Kings 115 supports this pick.
The total for the game is set at 234 points. Both teams allow over 120 points per game, indicating weak defenses. The Pelicans and Kings combined for a projected total of 235 points, suggesting the over is a reasonable choice.