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The New Orleans Pelicans (25-52) are 6.5-point favorites as they attempt to end a six-game road slide when they visit the Sacramento Kings (20-57) on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. The contest airs at 10 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, NBCS-CA, and NBA TV.
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Pelicans vs. Kings Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Pelicans 118, Kings 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-247)
- Total Pick: Over 232.5 (computer predicts 233.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Kings (+6.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Kings Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Pelicans | -5.5 | 234.5 | -221 | +183 | 133-123 NO |
| 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 is 43-32-2 ATS this season.
- The Pelicans have a 4-0 record against the spread this season when favored by 6.5 points or more.
- A total of 38 of New Orleans' 77 games with a set total have hit the over (49.4%).
- The Pelicans have entered the game as favorites 15 times this season and won 12, or 80%, of those games.
- New Orleans has been at least a -247 moneyline favorite three times this season and won all of those games.
Kings 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Sacramento is 32-45-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this year, the Kings are 23-23 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 39 of Sacramento's 77 games with a set total.
- The Kings are 14-54 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 20.6% of those games).
- Sacramento has gone 11-33 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +201 or longer (25%).
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Pelicans vs. Kings Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back),
Trey Murphy III: Probable (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Achilles),
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe)
Kings
Kings:
Zach LaVine: Out For Season (Finger),
Drew Eubanks: Out For Season (Thumb),
Domantas Sabonis: Out For Season (Back),
De'Andre Hunter: Out For Season (Eye),
Russell Westbrook: Out (Foot),
Keegan Murray: Out (Ankle),
Malik Monk: Out (Shoulder)
Pelicans vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, NBCS-CA, and NBA TV
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
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