Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23
Looking to win big? The Kings and Pelicans face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Pelicans are hosting the game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. The Kings are the favorites in this Western conference matchup the against the Pelicans. The over/under for the game is set at 237 points.
SACRAMENTO KINGS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento Kings -2
This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-104 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have De’Aaron Fox finishing with De’Aaron Fox points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will the Kings Defense Show Up on the Road?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Pelicans, the Kings are looking to build on their above .500 record of 8-5. Away from their home court, the Kings have a 4-4 record this season, in contrast to their 4-1 record at home.
Presently, Sacramento boasts an ATS record of 8-5, which is above .500 against the spread. When playing on the road, the Kings hold an ATS record of 5-3 in contrast to a 3-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
In their most recent game, the Kings’ offense concluded with only 93 points against the Pelicans. Throughout the game, they made 11/45 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 37.9%. Harrison Barnes led the scoring for the Kings, contributing 16 points. Additionally, De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 14 points.
At this time, the Kings’ defense is positioned 21st in the NBA, permitting 115.5 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Kings are causing 13.2 turnovers per game, ranking 11th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 24th in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.
Does New Orleans Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Looking at the Pelicans’ previous ten games, they are 5-5 and face the Kings with an overall mark of 7-7. Throughout their 14 games, the Pelicans have posted a 5-6 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 2-1 in non-conference matchups.
New Orleans has an overall ATS record of 8-6 for the season so far. New Orleans has gone 2-2 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 6-4 when playing as underdogs.
In their recent matchup, the Pelicans offense ended with 129 points against the Kings. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 54.3% and made 12 threes. In terms of offense, the Pelicans have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 13th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 9th in percentage and 19th in three-pointers made.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 18th in the NBA, permitting 114.0 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Pelicans are causing 13.6 turnovers per game, ranking 13th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.