Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans 2/5/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Sacramento Kings seek to rebound from a defeat as they embark on a road clash with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
Holding a 29-22 record, the Kings sit atop the Pacific division, with a two-game cushion over the second-place Los Angeles Clippers.
The Kings were dealt a 107-104 loss by the Pacers, ending a two-game winning streak. Leading the charge for the Kings was Harrison Barnes, who scored 23 points in the defeat.
De’Aaron Fox is pacing the Kings’ offense with an average of 24.3 ppg, while Domantas Sabonis leads the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists, with averages of 18.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.
With six players averaging double digits in scoring, the Kings boast a team scoring average of 119.5 ppg.
Despite a recent setback, the Kings have been in fine form, having won nine of their past 13 games. However, they will look to regroup after coming up just short in their 107-104 road loss to the Pacers on Friday.
Harrison Barnes led the team with his 23-point outing, while Kevin Huerter contributed 16 points.
Domantas Sabonis and Terrence Davis each scored 15 points in the contest, but the Kings shot just 43 percent from the field and went 13 for 38 from beyond the arc, struggling to find their rhythm early and managing just 21 points in the second quarter.
Despite a second-half rally, they were unable to overcome the deficit and reclaim the lead.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the Sacramento Kings’ last 5 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 14 of the Kings’ last 20 road games against New Orleans.
- Sacramento is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the West.
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Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions 2/5/2023
The New Orleans Pelicans look to snap their 10-game skid as they host the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a back-to-back after falling to the Mavericks on Thursday.
Despite the absence of Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum has stepped up to lead the team with 21.2 points per game and 5.9 assists per game.
Meanwhile, Jonas Valanciunas is a force on the boards with 9.6 rebounds per game. As a team, the Pelicans boast six players averaging double figures in scoring and are putting up 114.8 points per game on average.
The Pelicans currently sit third in the Southwest division, trailing the first-place Grizzlies by 6.5 games.
- The total went OVER in 12 of New Orleans’ last 18 matches with the Kings.
- The New Orleans Pelicans are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.
- The total hung OVER in 14 of New Orleans’ last 20 games at home against Sacramento.
Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA pick for this match is the Sacramento Kings. Sacramento will triumph on the road Sunday when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans, but the play here is UNDER.
The UNDER has cashed in each of Sacramento’s last six as well as in five of New Orleans’ last seven. New Orleans will be playing the second half of a back-to-back and will likely slow down the tempo.
The UNDER has also cashed in five of the Pelicans last six played at home. Final Score Prediction, Sacramento Kings win but our best play is UNDER 111-105.
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Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans 2/5/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023
TV: BSNO
NBA Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -2.5
NBA Totals: 114.5