Kings vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Apr 11, 2024, 1:31AM
The Sacramento Kings will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Friday, starting at 12:00pm AEST.
With the likes of De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray, the Kings are looking to overcome a Pelicans line-up that includes Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Kings vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Kings vs Pelicans
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sacramento-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 56% chance of beating the Pelicans at Golden 1 Center.
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Kings vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.88, Pelicans $2.10
- Line: Kings -1.5 ($1.98), Pelicans +1.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.86, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kings at $1.88 and the Pelicans at $2.10.
The Kings are 1.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.98 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for Kings vs Pelicans has been set at 216.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Kings and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 216.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Kings vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $1.88 with Betfair (56% probability)
- Line: Kings -1.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 216.5 at $2.04 with Betfair
Today's Kings vs Pelicans betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 216.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.04) that are available from Betfair.
Kings vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Pelicans at Golden 1 Center on Friday has the Kings prevailing 109-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Sacramento vs New Orleans on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Kings vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on New Orleans vs Sacramento player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
De'Aaron Fox is expected to step up for the Kings with 28 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the Pelicans.
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 28 | 4 | 6 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Keegan Murray | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Harrison Barnes | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Davion Mitchell | 10 | 2 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 29 | 6 | 8 |
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 10 | 9 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Sacramento vs New Orleans match-up at Golden 1 Center.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Kings vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Kings and Pelicans at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday 12 April 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEST
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Sacramento vs New Orleans predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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