New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings 4/11/24 – The anticipation is building for the upcoming clash between the New Orleans Pelicans (46-32) and the Sacramento Kings (45-33), set to take place at the Golden 1 Center on Thursday, April 11, 2024. As these two teams prepare to face off at 10:00 PM ET, broadcasted live on TNT, fans and bettors alike are scouring the best betting websites for insights and odds to make the most informed wagers on this tightly contested matchup.
| When: | Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Golden 1 Center |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 10, 2024
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Pelicans | +1 -115 | o218.5 -110 | -103 |  |
| Kings | -1 -105 | u218.5 -110 | -114 | |
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The current betting odds for the game are yet to be determined, indicating a closely matched contest. However, analyzing both teams’ recent performances and season statistics will offer valuable insights for making educated betting decisions once the odds are released.
Zion Williamson (PF) vs. De’Aaron Fox (PG)
Zion Williamson has come on the scene to impose himself as one of the top players,is involved in 66 games and starts every one of them. In addition to averaging 22.9 points per game, he also contributes with 5.8 rebounds and 5 assists, with his game multiplying skills. Granted that he is a great player, his 2.7 turnover rate per game and 2.3 fouls per game point that this is one of the areas he could probably work on most, especially during a tough game against the Kings.
However, De’Aaron Fox, a point guard for the Sacramento Kings, has not only played more games (70) but also shines brightly with 26.5 points per game, along with 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds. As subsidiary base speed and skill, coupled with a per game steal of 2, make him an important defensive component. Nevertheless, he has to take warnings by Williamson seriously while maintaining his turnovers rate (2.6 per game) and his personal fouls (2.6 per game) particularly if he aspires to succeed in this particular game.
Williamson and Fox’s strengths and weaknesses will be at the core of any strategy during the game because they will surely have an effect on the course of the game. While Williamson provides more advantage in the post, his physicality against Fox’s speed and court generalship skills bring an intriguing match into perspective. The move could very much be a case of playing to and form of their team.
Pelicans’ Statistical Strengths and Concerns
The New Orleans Pelicans have built a good offensive style in the livelihood of the season, achieving the average of 115 points with a field goal of 48.7%. The team’s real strength lies in the second chance opportunities created by their ability to rebound well, with the statistics showing that they average 44.1 rebounds per game. The face-polluting and their-discipline are two areas their guards have to improve on, their for-average of 18.6 fouls per game being a big indicator, providing the Kings with another stream of points through free throw line.
Kings’ Key Statistical Insights
On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings just sneaked past the Pelicans in the points scored, averaging them at 116.7 and firing three points more shots per game at 14.3. The result is their possession offense, which is further supported by their disposition to limit turnover, in turn averaging 12.5 per game. The Kings’ true strength in this game is they have great divers to stretch the floor around and beyond the perimeter and convert on as many of their three-point attempts as they get.
Trends
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends
Pelicans are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
New Orleans Pelicans are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Pelicans are 21-16 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Pelicans’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 19 of Pelicans’ 39 last games at home
Sacramento Kings Betting Trends
Kings are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Sacramento Kings are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Kings are 24-15 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Kings’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 21 of Kings’ 38 last games at home
Injuries
New Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram SF Is out indefinitely, Knee
Naji Marshall SF Is “?” Thursday vs Sacramento, Shoulder
Sacramento Kings
Malik Monk SG Is “?” Thursday vs New Orleans, Knee
Kevin Huerter SG Is out for season, Shoulder
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Picks
Weighing up the last matches performance of the teams and their key player solutions this time is a game that can be called a chess game. It has become evident that the Pelicans can count on their offense to score heavily. And their recent enlarges in performance on the road hint at weaknesses they should pay attention to.
On the other hand, the Kings led by De’Aaron Fox who was so good this season and winning two times more games than their opponents changes the advantage to the Kings who also have strong road-game. Factoring these conditions and players’ attack skills in mind, betting on a total more than the lines once they are released might just be a good idea of Over.
For those looking at moneyline or spread bets, waiting for the odds to be released while keeping a close eye on any last-minute player updates is crucial. Given the current momentum and the home advantage, the Kings could be the better pick. However, it’s essential to monitor the NBA latest free predictions for any shifts in betting trends or odds. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Score Prediction: Kings 118, Pelicans 114.
