Pelicans vs Kings Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 February 2025
Last updated: Feb 12, 2025, 10:00PM | Published: Feb 12, 2025, 3:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the favoured Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Kings side that includes Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Kings game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New Orleans vs Sacramento NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 68% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Kings: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.90, Kings $1.43
- Line: Pelicans +6 ($1.91), Kings -6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 238.5 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 Pelicans at $2.90 and the Kings at $1.43.
The Pelicans are 6-point underdogs against the Kings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Kings (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 238.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+6) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 238.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Pelicans vs Kings: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.90 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 238.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Kings betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Kings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Pelicans vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Kings at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Kings winning 121-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Sacramento game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Kings 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 New Orleans vs Sacramento match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Kings: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Kings at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Sacramento predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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