Pelicans vs Kings Game Breakdown
Pelicans
12W-39L
February 08, 2025
11:00PM EST
Odds: 237.0 o/u
Kings
25W-26L
Get ready for a clash of titans under the bright lights of Golden 1 Center tonight at 11:00 PM EST, where the underdog New Orleans Pelicans swoop in with hopes of clawing back some dignity against the Sacramento Kings in their royal court. With the Pelicans struggling to find their rhythm this season and the Kings looking to rebound from a recent stumble, the stakes are high and the scoreboard is set to light up faster than a Mardi Gras parade. Both teams are hungry for a win to boost their standings in the Western conference, making tonight’s matchup a pivotal moment in their playoff journey. As the odds tilt in favor of the Kings, we’re all set to see if the Pelicans can rule the roost or if the Kings will keep their crown firmly in place.
Game Breakdown
Game Time: February 08, 2025 11:00PM EST
Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento
Vegas Odds
| NOP ML | SAC ML | Over/Under | Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | +210 | -250 | 238.0 | 6.5/-6.5 |
| Recent | +135 | -180 | 237.0 | 7.0/-7.0 |
| Difference | -75 | +70 | -1.0 | – |
Team Performance
42.6% Win Probability
57.4% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
| Date | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | O/U | ATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/24 | Sacramento Kings SAC | 28 | 25 | 38 | 20 | 00 | 111 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 00 | 109 | |||
| 12/04/23 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 35 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 00 | 127 | Over | |
| Sacramento Kings SAC | 36 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 00 | 117 | |||
| 04/11/24 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 34 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 00 | 135 | Over | |
| Sacramento Kings SAC | 23 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 00 | 123 | |||
| 01/07/24 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 33 | 39 | 31 | 30 | 00 | 133 | Under | |
| Sacramento Kings SAC | 21 | 26 | 14 | 39 | 00 | 100 | |||
| 11/22/23 | Sacramento Kings SAC | 30 | 20 | 29 | 33 | 00 | 112 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 32 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 00 | 117 | |||
| 11/20/23 | Sacramento Kings SAC | 31 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 00 | 93 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 29 | 37 | 34 | 29 | 00 | 129 | |||
| 04/04/23 | Sacramento Kings SAC | 25 | 40 | 31 | 25 | 00 | 121 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 22 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 00 | 103 | |||
| 03/06/23 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 32 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 00 | 108 | Under | |
| Sacramento Kings SAC | 29 | 30 | 38 | 26 | 00 | 123 | |||
| 02/05/23 | Sacramento Kings SAC | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 00 | 104 | Over | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 34 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 00 | 136 | |||
| 04/05/22 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 27 | 33 | 35 | 28 | 00 | 123 | Under | |
| Sacramento Kings SAC | 25 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 00 | 109 | |||
| 03/02/22 | Sacramento Kings SAC | 33 | 28 | 21 | 13 | 00 | 95 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 31 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 00 | 125 | |||
| 11/03/21 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 26 | 26 | 35 | 12 | 00 | 99 | Under | |
| Sacramento Kings SAC | 27 | 29 | 36 | 20 | 00 | 112 | |||
| 10/29/21 | Sacramento Kings SAC | 33 | 26 | 18 | 36 | 00 | 113 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 26 | 22 | 24 | 37 | 00 | 109 |
Pelicans Vs Over/Under
Kings Vs Over/Under
Pelicans Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Reb | Ast | Tov | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05 | vs DEN | 119-144L | 38 | 26 | 11 | 93 |
| 02/03 | vs DEN | 113-125L | 41 | 27 | 10 | 88 |
| 01/31 | @ BOS | 116-118L | 48 | 16 | 18 | 90 |
| 01/29 | @ DAL | 136-137L | 36 | 31 | 8 | 96 |
| 01/27 | vs TOR | 104-113L | 46 | 21 | 12 | 89 |
| 01/24 | vs MEM | 126-139L | 35 | 30 | 12 | 83 |
| 01/20 | @ UTA | 123-119W | 45 | 28 | 12 | 92 |
| 01/17 | @ UTA | 136-123W | 56 | 34 | 13 | 100 |
| 01/15 | @ DAL | 119-116W | 49 | 24 | 10 | 97 |
| 01/14 | vs CHI | 119-113W | 46 | 32 | 10 | 96 |
Kings Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Reb | Ast | Tov | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06 | vs POR | 102-108L | 47 | 21 | 10 | 88 |
| 02/05 | @ ORL | 111-130L | 37 | 23 | 17 | 80 |
| 02/03 | vs MIN | 116-114W | 47 | 23 | 10 | 92 |
| 02/01 | vs OKL | 110-144L | 37 | 25 | 7 | 100 |
| 01/29 | vs PHI | 104-117L | 46 | 34 | 12 | 90 |
| 01/27 | vs BRO | 110-96W | 44 | 31 | 17 | 82 |
| 01/23 | vs DEN | 123-132L | 53 | 31 | 13 | 107 |
| 01/22 | @ GSW | 123-117W | 38 | 24 | 8 | 81 |
| 01/19 | @ WAS | 123-100W | 51 | 28 | 11 | 95 |
| 01/16 | @ HOU | 132-127W | 44 | 32 | 12 | 98 |
Starting Lineups
| New Orleans Pelicans | Proj | L5 | L15 | S% | S/DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | 17.3 | 10.4 | 8% | 28.8 | |
|
CJ McCollum
PG
|
35.0 | 35.4 | 36.1 | 100% | 36.4 |
| 25.0 | 19.6 | 25.4 | 100% | 24.4 | |
| 42.0 | 49.4 | 39.6 | 93% | 40.7 | |
| 46.0 | 45.9 | 43.2 | 100% | 43.6 |
| Sacramento Kings | Proj | L5 | L15 | S% | S/DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.0 | 34.1 | 34.2 | 100% | 34.7 | |
|
Zach LaVine
SG
|
36.0 | 33.3 | 39.6 | 100% | 40.0 |
|
Malik Monk
PG
|
37.0 | 37.2 | 34.8 | 90% | 35.8 |
| 25.0 | 24.9 | 25.3 | 100% | 25.8 | |
| 47.0 | 38.9 | 48.8 | 100% | 49.2 | |
| 19.0 | 23.8 | 25.8 | 30% | 31.9 |
Pelicans Notable Injuries
- Dejounte Murray (PG): Avg: 21.0pts, 5.7reb, 6.7ast, 34.9 minutes. Last game: 01/31/25. Impact: 6.6
- Kelly Olynyk (C): Avg: 9.2pts, 4.9reb, 4.0ast, 21.0 minutes. Last game: 02/05/25. Impact: 3.0
- Bruce Brown (PG/SF): Avg: 10.4pts, 4.2reb, 2.6ast, 26.1 minutes. Last game: 02/05/25. Impact: 3.1
Kings Notable Injuries
- Doug McDermott (SF): Avg: 4.4pts, 0.8reb, 0.8ast, 11.7 minutes. Last game: 02/03/25. Impact: 0.6
- Isaac Jones (PF/C): Avg: 3.5pts, 1.4reb, 0.3ast, 8.3 minutes. Last game: 02/05/25. Impact: 1.1
- Mason Jones (SG): Avg: 2.1pts, 1.3reb, 1.4ast, 5.0 minutes. Last game: 02/05/25. Impact: 1.2
- Isaiah Crawford (PF): Avg: 0.8pts, 1.0reb, 0.0ast, 3.5 minutes. Last game: 02/05/25. Impact: 0.4
Top Player Props
This article, published more than 6 hours prior to game time, focuses exclusively on Over prop bets due to the propensity for NBA teams to make last-minute injury adjustments. For the most current prop bets, including any updates closer to tip-off, please refer to the link provided below the table.
| Stat | Over % | Opposing Defense/Game | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Team | Prop | Line | Proj | Diff | L5 | L10 | L15 | L30 | Opp | Stat | Rank |
| Jonas Valanciunas | SAC | Pts | 6.5 | 8.1 | +1.6 | 40% | 60% | 67% | 67% | NOP | +1.3 | #22 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | Pts | 6.5 | 7.9 | +1.4 | 60% | 60% | 67% | 67% | NOP | +2.0 | #25 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | Reb | 5.5 | 6.5 | +1.0 | 40% | 60% | 47% | 47% | SAC | +0.4 | #23 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | Reb | 2.5 | 3.5 | +1.0 | 60% | 70% | 73% | 73% | NOP | +0.1 | #17 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | Ast | 4.5 | 5.5 | +1.0 | 60% | 50% | 40% | 40% | SAC | +0.5 | #24 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | Ast | 3.5 | 4.4 | +0.9 | 40% | 30% | 47% | 47% | NOP | +0.3 | #24 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | 3Pt | 2.5 | 3.2 | +0.7 | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | SAC | +0.9 | #30 |
Pelicans Defense vs
| Position | Pts | Reb | Ast | Overall | vs NBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | #22 | #29 | #28 | #27 | 8.0% |
| PF | #30 | #17 | #22 | #27 | 9.1% |
| PG | #9 | #26 | #22 | #20 | 1.4% |
| SF | #27 | #13 | #22 | #24 | 5.7% |
| SG | #25 | #13 | #24 | #27 | 4.7% |
Kings Defense vs
| Position | Pts | Reb | Ast | Overall | vs NBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | #20 | #13 | #20 | #24 | 4.9% |
| PF | #15 | #20 | #24 | #22 | 2.5% |
| PG | #12 | #27 | #16 | #13 | -1.8% |
| SF | #11 | #3 | #27 | #14 | -0.8% |
| SG | #26 | #23 | #1 | #22 | 2.1% |
Team Comparison
Recent Trends
- Jose Alvarado (PG): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 34.0% to 23.7, 17.7 min average previous 3 games.
- Brandon Boston Jr. (SG/SF): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 65.7% to 21.9, 13.2 min average previous 3 games.
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (PF/C): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 35.5% to 11.9, 18.4 min average previous 3 games. The Pelicans have a 2-game losing streak on the road. Overall, they are on a 6-game losing streak.
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