The New Orleans Pelicans (5-20) are 7-point underdogs against the Sacramento Kings (12-13) at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The game begins at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and NBCS-CA.
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Kings vs. Pelicans Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Kings 117, Pelicans 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-282)
- Total Pick: Under 231.5 (computer predicts 225.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Kings (-7)
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Recent Kings vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2024 | Kings | -1.5 | 217 | -125 | +105 | 135-123 NO |
| 1/7/2024 | Kings | -4.5 | 233.5 | -188 | +156 | 133-100 NO |
| 12/4/2023 | Kings | -3 | 237.5 | -153 | +127 | 127-117 NO |
| 11/22/2023 | Kings | -1.5 | 234.5 | -120 | -102 | 117-112 NO |
| 11/20/2023 | Kings | -1.5 | 236.5 | -126 | +105 | 129-93 NO |
Kings 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Sacramento is 11-14-0 against the spread this season.
- The Kings have a 4-4 record against the spread this season when favored by 7 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 13 of Sacramento's 25 games with a set total.
- The Kings have won 10, or 52.6%, of the 19 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Sacramento has a record of 4-3 when it's favored by -282 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 9-16-0 against the spread this year.
- The Pelicans are 5-7 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
- In New Orleans' 25 games with a set total, 13 have hit the over (52%).
- The Pelicans have won 16.7% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (3-15).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +229 or longer in 12 chances.
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Kings vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Kings
Kings:
Devin Carter: Out (Shoulder),
Trey Lyles: Out (Calf)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Jordan Hawkins: Out (Back),
Javonte Green: Out (Ankle),
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Out (Illness),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle)
Kings vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and NBCS-CA
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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