Pelicans vs Kings Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 February 2025
Last updated: Feb 12, 2025, 6:09PM | Published: Feb 12, 2025, 3:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are up against a Kings side that includes Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Kings game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New Orleans vs Sacramento NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 64% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Kings: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.70, Kings $1.49
- Line: Pelicans +5 ($1.91), Kings -5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 239 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 $2.70 and the Kings at $1.49.
The Pelicans are listed as 5-point underdogs against the Kings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Kings (-5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 239 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 239-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pelicans vs Kings: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.70 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 239 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Kings predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Kings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Pelicans vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Kings at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Kings winning 120-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Sacramento game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Kings prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Sacramento game.
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Pelicans vs Kings: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Kings at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
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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