Kings vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 6, 2026, 3:05AM | Published: Mar 5, 2026, 5:00PM
The Sacramento Kings will sqaure off with the favoured New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Friday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook and Maxime Raynaud, the Kings are aiming to beat a Pelicans side that includes Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kings vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Sacramento vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 71% chance of beating the Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Kings $3.10, Pelicans $1.38
- Line: Kings +6.5 ($1.95), Pelicans -6.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 236 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Kings at $3.10 and the Pelicans at $1.38.
The Kings are listed as 6.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pelicans (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 236 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kings (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 236-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Kings vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.38 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +6.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 236 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Kings vs Pelicans best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Kings vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Pelicans at Golden 1 Center this Friday is the Pelicans winning 120-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sacramento vs New Orleans game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Kings vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Sacramento vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kings vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Pelicans at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday 6 March 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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