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Today's Betting Overview - Kings @ Pelicans
The Kings take on the Pelicans on Tuesday, April 4th at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Sacramento Kings (47-31) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (40-38)
- Date: Tuesday, April 4th
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
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Kings
- Matthew Dellavedova (Out) Finger
- Malik Monk (Questionable) Lower Leg
Pelicans
- Zion Williamson (Out) Hamstring
- Jose Alvarado (Out) Lower Leg
- EJ Liddell (Out) Knee
Sacramento Kings - NBA Betting Analysis
In Sacramento's most recent game, De'Aaron Fox led the team in scoring with 28 points, but the Kings fell to the Spurs by a score of 142-134 to the Spurs. Going into the game, Sacramento was a 17.0-point favorite, adding an ATS loss to their resume.
Now, the Kings' overall record sits at 47-31, placing them 3rd in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 23-17 and 24-14 on the road. This season, Sacramento's ATS record sits at 42-35.
Through 78 games, the Kings have put together one of the top-scoring offenses (1st) at 121.4 points per game. Not only that, but they enter today's game averaging 125 points per game over their last five games. A key to the team's offensive success is their ability to push the pace while not sacrificing efficiency. This year, the Kings are 7th in possessions per game, while also hitting 37.2% of their three-point field goal attempts. Currently, Sacramento's overall effective field goal percentage of 57.6% is 1st in the NBA.
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— Kings Nation (@KingsNationCP) April 2, 2023
At 115.8 points allowed per game, the Kings' defense is just 26th in the league. The unit has had a tough time generating turnovers, averaging 13.2 per game, which is 17th overall. This season, opposing teams have shot 48.1% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc. Yet, Sacramento has been solid on the glass, with a defensive rebounding average of 10th per game in the NBA.
New Orleans Pelicans - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Clippers by a score of 122-114, the Pelicans are riding a two-game win streak. Brandon Ingram led the way in scoring with 36 points. Not only did New Orleans win the game, but they also covered the spread as 4.0-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 40-38, placing them 8th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 25-13 at home and 15-25 on the road. Even though the Pelicans have rattled off 2 straight wins against the spread, their overall ATS record is 38-40.
With a scoring average of 114.3 points per game, the Pelicans rank 15th among the league's offenses. In their last five games have picked up their production, with an average of 118 points scored per contest. The Pelicans have struggled with three-point shooting, making only 36.4% of their attempts, placing them just 14th in the league. Their overall field goal percentage enters as 48.0% (2nd). Additionally, the team's pace of play is slower than the league average, at 99.2 possessions per game, placing them 16th. In terms of getting to the line, the Pelicans are 4th in attempts and 10th in free-throw shooting percentage.
Defensively, the Pelicans enter today's game having allowed an average of 115.8 points per game, placing them 26th in the league. One problem for the unit has been their inability to generate turnovers, ranking 22nd at 14.0 per game. This year, opponents have hit 48.1% of their field goal attempts and 37.1% of their shots from beyond the arc. However, New Orleans has held up well on the boards, ranking 10th in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Kings vs. Pelicans
This year's head-to-head series between the Kings and Pelicans is currently all even at 1-1. The previous time these two teams faced off resulted in both a straight-up and ATS win for the Pelicans. Going into the game, New Orleans was the 2.0-point underdog. The over/under line for this matchup was set at 227.5 points.
In the Kings' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 6-4 with an average of 239 points per contest.
Across New Orleans' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 4-1 straight-up. As the favorite, the Pelicans are 3-0 straight up on an average scoring differential of 9 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 3-0. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 225 points per game and an over/under mark of 3-7.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: NO -3
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 237.5
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