Kings vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 12th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Sacramento Kings in NBA action on Thursday at Smoothie King Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Pelicans will be led by CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy, while the Kings have De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
We run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Kings vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Kings will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 118-112.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Kings vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Kings vs. Pelicans picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Kings vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Kings -7 / Pelicans +7
- Moneyline: Kings -250 / Pelicans +220
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-115/-105)
Kings -7 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Kings and Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Kings -7 based on FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -106.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 52% likelihood that the total will stay under 231.5 points, providing an edge of 0.5%.
Kings vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Sacramento Kings at -250 via BetMGM, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +220 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 72% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Kings present the best betting value, with the odds of -250 available at BetMGM for an edge of 0.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Kings vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Kings vs. Pelicans game.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
De'Aaron Fox | 28 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
DeMar DeRozan | 21 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Domantas Sabonis | 20 | 13 | 9 | 1 |
Malik Monk | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Keegan Murray | 13 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
De'Aaron Fox Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
De'Aaron Fox Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Kings is on De'Aaron Fox to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.6% on the +130 odds offered by BetMGM.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
CJ McCollum | 23 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Dejounte Murray | 20 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
Trey Murphy | 18 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Herbert Jones | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Brandon Boston | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on CJ McCollum to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 12.1% on the +130 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Kings vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Kings vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Yves Missi Over 10.5 Points Scored
Yves Missi has scored more than 10.5 points in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70% of the time). You can bet on him to score 11+ points again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Dejounte Murray Over 1.5 Total Steals
Dejounte Murray has had more than 1.5 steals in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +102 (50%), also available at FanDuel.
De'Aaron Fox Over 6.5 Total Assists
De'Aaron Fox has had more than 6.5 assists in 10 of his last 15 games (67%). You can wager on him to record over 6.5 assists again at odds of +122 (45%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing De'Aaron Fox of the Kings to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Kings -7 to cover.
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