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The Sacramento Kings (14-49) are 5.5-point underdogs as they look to stop an eight-game home losing streak when they square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (19-44) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-CA.
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Pelicans vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Pelicans 118, Kings 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-221)
- Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 233.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Kings (+5.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Kings Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Pelicans | -9.5 | 229.5 | -402 | +312 | 120-94 NO |
| 2/13/2025 | Kings | -8.5 | 235 | -357 | +280 | 140-133 NO |
| 2/12/2025 | Kings | -6.5 | 238.5 | -268 | +218 | 119-111 SAC |
| 2/8/2025 | Kings | -7.5 | 239 | -328 | +262 | 123-118 SAC |
| 12/12/2024 | Kings | -7 | 231.5 | -285 | +229 | 111-109 SAC |
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 34-28-1 this season.
- The Pelicans are 3-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
- The teams have hit the over in 32 of New Orleans' 63 games with a set total.
- This season, the Pelicans have been favored 11 times and won eight, or 72.7%, of those games.
- New Orleans has been at least a -221 moneyline favorite three times this season and won all of those games.
Kings 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Sacramento has put together a 24-39-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more, the Kings have an 18-23 record against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 31 of Sacramento's 63 games with a set total.
- The Kings have been the moneyline underdog 57 total times this season. They've finished 11-46 in those games.
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +183 or longer, Sacramento has a record of 9-30 (23.1%).
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Pelicans vs. Kings Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Questionable (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Reconditioning),
Trey Murphy III: Probable (Neck)
Kings
Kings:
Zach LaVine: Out For Season (Finger),
Domantas Sabonis: Out For Season (Back),
De'Andre Hunter: Out For Season (Eye),
Dylan Cardwell: Out (Ankle),
Keegan Murray: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-CA
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
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