Pelicans vs Kings Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 20, 2024, 1:36AM | Published: Apr 19, 2024, 8:46AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of CJ McCollum, CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Kings side that includes De'Aaron Fox, De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Kings game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Kings
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New Orleans-Sacramento NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 58% chance of beating the Kings at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Kings Simulated 10K Times
Pelicans vs Kings: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.89, Kings $2.12
- Line: Pelicans -1 ($1.85), Kings +1 ($2.06)
- Total (Over/Under 210.5 Points): Over $1.89, 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 Pelicans at $1.89 and the Kings at $2.12.
The Pelicans are 1-point favourites against the Kings, with odds of $1.85 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Kings (+1) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.06.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Kings sits at 210.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.89 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (-1) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 210.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Pelicans vs Kings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.89 with Betfair (58% probability)
- Line: Kings +1 at $2.06 with Betfair
- Total Points: Under 210.5 at $2.04 with Betfair
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Kings best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Although the Pelicans are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Kings +1 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 210.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.04) that are available from Betfair.
Pelicans vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Kings at Smoothie King Center this Saturday has the Pelicans winning 107-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Sacramento on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live updates.
Pelicans vs Kings: Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Kings player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while De'Aaron Fox is projected to have 28 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Kings.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 18 | 5 | 3 |
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 28 | 4 | 6 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 28 | 4 | 6 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 14 | 12 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 14 | 12 |
| Keegan Murray | 16 | 6 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Sacramento game at Smoothie King Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Pelicans vs Kings: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Kings at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Sacramento predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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