Pelicans vs. Kings Prediction and Odds (Keep Fading Sacramento with New Orleans Bound for Postseason)
By Reed Wallach
The New Orleans Pelicans are going to be in the NBA Play-In Game, but there's no need to slow down their momentum.
That's the plan when the Pelicans head to Sacramento to take on the Kings, who have now missed an NBA record 16 straight postseasons.
The Sacramento Kings have been eliminated from playoff contention.
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 4, 2022
Their 16-straight seasons without a postseason appearance is now the longest streak in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/HGx9S9YOeU
Will Sacramento put together a final effort in the last stretch or the season, or will New Orleans continue their path to locking up the No. 9 seed (they are one game up on San Antonio heading into Tuesday's action).
Here are the odds, from WynnBET Sportsbook:
Pelicans vs. Kings Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Pelicans: -8.5 (-110)
- Kings: +8.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Pelicans: -425
- Kings: +325
Total: 225.5 (Over -105/Under -115)
Pelicans vs. Kings Prediction and Pick
When the Kings lose, they lose badly. Dating back to March 18th, when De'Aaron Fox began to miss time with a lingering issue that is likely going to end his season, the Pelicans have lost their four games by an average of 18.5 points.
New Orleans' is playing their best ball of the season down the stretch, ranking 8th in net rating since the beginning of March, per NBA.com. The team's acquisition of C.J. McCollum has paid dividends quickly and I expect we see a lopsided result that the Kings have over the past few weeks.
McCollum is averaging nearly 26 points on 50/40/70 shooting splits, he should have little issue taking advantage of the Kings defense that is focused on their offseason already.
LEAN: Pelicans -8.5
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