Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction – 2/13/2025

The Sacramento Kings (28-26) face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-42) in a Thursday night showdown starting at 8:00 PM ET on February 13, 2025. The game will take place at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans' home arena.

Both teams are coming off back-to-back games, which could impact their performance. The Kings played yesterday and will have less time to recover, potentially affecting their stamina. However, Sacramento enters this matchup riding a hot streak, having won 3 consecutive games, including a recent victory over the Pelicans, where they secured a 119-111 win.

On the other side, New Orleans is struggling, currently mired in a 10-game losing streak. This extended slump puts the Pelicans in a tough position as they look to turn things around on their home court. Despite their recent hardships, the Kings are significant favorites in this matchup, with a spread of Kings -8.0. The moneyline reflects this as well, with the Kings at -315, implying a 73% chance of victory, while the Pelicans sit at +265, giving them a 27% implied win probability.

For bettors, player props are attracting attention, particularly on DeMar DeRozan's Points and Assists, which is currently priced at Over 24.5 Points and Assists (-115). Sharp bettors seem to believe the Over presents value, suggesting a high-scoring affair could be on the horizon.

Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Sacramento Kings 122.93 vs New Orleans Pelicans 121.62

Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

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