Kings vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 7, 2024, 11:10PM | Published: Jan 6, 2024, 10:31PM
The Sacramento Kings will square off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Monday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
With the likes of De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, the Kings are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Kings vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Kings vs Pelicans
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Sacramento-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 66% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Golden 1 Center.
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Kings vs Pelicans: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.58, Pelicans $2.68
- Line: Kings -4.5 ($1.97), Pelicans +4.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.93, Under $2.00
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 $1.58 and the Pelicans at $2.68.
The Kings are 4.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.97 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 233.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.93 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Kings and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 233.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Kings vs Pelicans game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Kings vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $1.58 with Betfair (66% probability)
- Line: Kings -4.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Kings vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Pelicans at Golden 1 Center on Monday has the Kings winning 118-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Sacramento vs New Orleans on Monday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Kings vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Kings vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Monday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
De'Aaron Fox is expected to lead the way for the Kings with 33 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Malik Monk | 16 | 3 | 6 |
| Keegan Murray | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Harrison Barnes | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 26 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| Naji Marshall | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Sacramento vs New Orleans match-up at Golden 1 Center.
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Kings vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Kings and Pelicans at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday 8 January 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Sacramento vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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