Pelicans Vs Kings: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – April 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 3, 2023

The high-octane offense of the Sacramento Kings (47-31) will have a challenge when they take on the stalwart defense of the New Orleans Pelicans (40-38) on April 4, 2023 at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans are 4.5-point favorites. The matchup’s over/under is set at 235.

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Pelicans Vs Kings Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pelicans -4.5 235

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Injury Report as of April 4

Pelicans: Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring), Jose Alvarado: Out (Lower Leg)

Kings: KZ Okpala: Out (Knee), Malik Monk: Questionable (Lower Leg), Matthew Dellavedova: Out (Finger)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Kings (+4.5)
Total Pick Under (235)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pelicans Vs Kings Stat Rankings

Pelicans Avg. (Rank) Kings Avg. (Rank)
114.3 (15th) Points Scored 121.4 (1st)
112.2 (7th) Points Allowed 118.3 (26th)
43.7 (12th) Rebounds 42.4 (20th)
10.7 (13th) Off. Rebounds 9.2 (25th)
11.0 (22nd) 3pt Made 13.8 (5th)
25.9 (9th) Assists 27.2 (4th)
14.0 (22nd) Turnovers 13.2 (14th)

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Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Brandon Ingram 41 24.5 5.2 5.6 0.6 0.4 1.5
CJ McCollum 71 20.8 4.3 5.8 0.9 0.5 2.8
Jonas Valančiūnas 75 14.4 10.1 1.8 0.3 0.6 0.5
Trey Murphy III 75 14.0 3.6 1.4 1.1 0.6 2.5
Josh Richardson 61 10.5 2.8 2.8 1.1 0.3 1.7

Kings Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
De’Aaron Fox 70 25.2 4.2 6.1 1.2 0.3 1.6
Domantas Sabonis 76 19.2 12.4 7.2 0.8 0.5 0.4
Kevin Huerter 72 15.3 3.3 2.9 1.0 0.3 2.8
Harrison Barnes 78 15.0 4.6 1.6 0.7 0.1 1.6
Malik Monk 74 13.6 2.6 3.9 0.6 0.3 1.9

Betting Trends

  • The Pelicans have 38 wins in 78 games against the spread this season.
  • New Orleans has an ATS record of 12-10 as 4.5-point favorites or greater.
  • Out of 78 Pelicans games so far this year, 37 have hit the over.
  • In 27 games this season, New Orleans and its opponent have combined to score more than 235 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 235 points, 8.5 more than the average point total for Pelicans games this season.
  • The Kings have covered the spread 43 times in 78 games.
  • Sacramento has an ATS record of 5-4 as a 4.5-point underdog or more.
  • There have been 41 Kings games (out of 78) that hit the over this season.
  • Sacramento’s games have had over 235 points 45 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Kings games this year (235) is 4.7 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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