Pelicans vs Kings Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 13, 2024, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 10, 2024, 5:20PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the favoured Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Kings team that includes De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Kings game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Orleans vs Sacramento NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 72% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Kings: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.20, Kings $1.37
- Line: Pelicans +7 ($1.91), Kings -7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $3.20 and the Kings at $1.37.
The Pelicans are 7-point underdogs against the Kings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Kings (-7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Kings have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 232.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pelicans vs Kings: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $1.37 with Bet365
- Line: Kings -7 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Kings betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Pelicans vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Kings at Smoothie King Center on Friday is the Kings winning 118-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Sacramento game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Pelicans vs Kings: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pelicans vs Kings without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while De'Aaron Fox is projected to have 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Kings.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 4 | 5 |
| Dejounte Murray | 20 | 6 | 7 |
| Trey Murphy | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Brandon Boston | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 28 | 5 | 6 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 20 | 13 | 9 |
| Malik Monk | 18 | 4 | 6 |
| Keegan Murray | 13 | 6 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Sacramento match-up.
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Pelicans vs Kings: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Kings at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Friday 13 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Sacramento predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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