Kings vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 12th Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Sacramento Kings in NBA action on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum are set to lead the way for the Pelicans, while the Kings are headlined by Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Kings vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Kings will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 121-116.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Kings vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Kings vs. Pelicans picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Kings vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Kings -5.5 / Pelicans +5.5
- Moneyline: Kings -225 / Pelicans +190
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 240.5 Points (-110/-110)
Pelicans +5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Kings have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Pelicans +5.5, presenting a favorable 2.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 240.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 240.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 54% probability of the 240.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 1.3%.
Kings vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Sacramento Kings at -225 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +190 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 67% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Kings present the best betting value, with the odds of -225 available at FanDuel Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
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 compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Kings vs. Pelicans matchup.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 25 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Malik Monk | 20 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Keegan Murray | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Assists (+136)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +136 |
- Our top prop bet for the Kings is on Zach LaVine to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 14.0% on the +136 odds offered by FanDuel.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Murphy | 23 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Jose Alvarado | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+144)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +144 |
- 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 14.4% on the +144 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 compiled the best Kings vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Malik Monk Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Malik Monk has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 11 games (82% success rate). You can put money on him to record 3+ turnovers again at odds of -145 (59% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Malik Monk Over 6.5 Total Assists
Malik Monk has had more than 6.5 assists in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73%). You can place a wager on him to record over 6.5 assists again at odds of -135 (57%), available at DraftKings.
Malik Monk Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Malik Monk has recorded at least one blocks in 8 of his last 12 games (67%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -115 (53%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing CJ McCollum of the Pelicans to knock down over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Pelicans +5.5 to cover.
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