Pelicans vs. Kings Picks & Best Bets 8th Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Sacramento Kings will meet the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Saturday at Golden 1 Center, starting at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The Kings will be led by Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, while the Pelicans have Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Pelicans vs. Kings bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Kings will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 122-115.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pelicans vs. Kings Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Kings picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Kings Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Pelicans +7.5 / Kings -7.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +265 / Kings -325
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 238.5 Points (-115/-105)
Pelicans +7.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Kings have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Pelicans +7.5, presenting a favorable 2.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 238.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 238.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a 53% chance that the total will stay under 238.5 points, providing an edge of 2.1%.
Pelicans vs. Kings Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +265 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Sacramento Kings are available at -325 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 73% chance of victory.
Even though the Kings are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +265 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Kings
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 Saturday's Pelicans vs. Kings game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 23 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 23 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Jose Alvarado | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+135)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our top 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 +135 odds offered by DraftKings.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 24 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 22 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| Malik Monk | 20 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Keegan Murray | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Keegan Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+145)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +145 |
- Our best prop bet for the Kings is on Keegan Murray to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 12.0% on the +145 odds offered by DraftKings.
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.
Pelicans vs. Kings Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pelicans vs. Kings trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Keon Ellis Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Keon Ellis has recorded more than 2.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 10 games (80% success rate). You can wager on him to record 3+ rebounds again at odds of -115 (53% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Malik Monk Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Malik Monk has had more than 2.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +105 (49%), also available at DraftKings.
CJ McCollum Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
CJ McCollum has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -160 (62%), again available at DraftKings.
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 are betting on the Pelicans +7.5 to cover.
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