New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/11/2023, 08:16  by Joseph King | Modified on 20/11/2023 at 08:49 in NBA Prediction

A Western Conference clash in the NBA on Monday sees the ninth-place New Orleans Pelicans hosting the fourth-place Sacramento Kings. This is the first of a double-header between these two teams over the next three days, both of which will take place in New Orleans. The Pelicans will be looking for a response after disappointingly squandering a double-digit fourth-quarter lead in their 121-120 loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday. The defeat snapped a two game winning streak for the Pels, dropping them below .500 on the season with a 6-7 record. New Orleans were without the services of Zion Williamson in the game against Minnesota. Combined with CJ McCollum also being out, the fact that New Orleans almost won the game down two of their three star players against one of the NBA’s best teams to start the year is encouraging. This is the fifth of a seven game home stand for the Pelicans.

The Sacramento Kings come into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. A 129-113 away win over the Dallas Mavericks was their sixth in a row, tying them with the Boston Celtics for the longest active winning streak. During this run, three of the Kings’ wins have come on home court while the latest three have all been on the road. This is the fourth of a five game away trip for Sacramento who will have to deal with some likely tired legs. Sacramento will have to deal with playing the second leg of a back-to-back as well as their third game in the last four days. After missing five games due to injury, star point guard De’Aaron Fox is back in the team and has been a major part of their success lately. Fox is averaging 31.9 points per game so far this season n 41% shooting from deep and 6.1 assists.