Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 02/08/2025

On Saturday (02/08), the Sacramento Kings(25-26) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (12-39) in an NBA Regular-Season match. The Kings are 10th in the Western Conference whereas the Pelicans are 15th in the West. Know about the analysis and predictions related to this Eastern Conference match here.

Where to watch Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

Date: 02/08
Time: 7:00 PM (PT)
Location: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

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The Kings have lost their way

The Kings will come into this contest after a 6-point loss against the Portland Trail Blazers despite a 22-point performance by DeMar DeRozan. It was their sixth loss in eight games, which has undone a 10-1 stretch. They traded away De’Aaron Fox and brought in Zach LaVine, but the fit looks a bit off considering DeRozan is also an isolation-heavy player. At any rate, the duo meshed well for the Chicago Bulls, but it may not be enough to put the Kings on track this season.

The Pelicans hold on to Zion Williamson but look at an uncertain future

The Pelicans will enter the affair after a 25-point loss against the Denver Nuggets despite a 28-point performance by Zion Williamson. They are on a seven-game losing streak which has undermined a four-game winning streak. The team traded Brandon Ingram who carried the burden in the absence of Williamson repeatedly but kept the latter. The current team is not good enough to even make it to the Play-in tournament.

Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans PelicansPrediction

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Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans: Numbers

Sacramento Kings Recent Games:

Lost 102-108 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Lost 111-130 against the Orlando Magic.
Won 116-114 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Key stats:

The Kings have given up 111 or more points in four of the last five games.
Malik Monk has scored 19 or more points in four of the last five games.
DeMar DeRozan has scored fewer than 20 points in five of the last seven games.

New Orleans Pelicans latest games:

Lost 119-144 against the Denver Nuggets.
Lost 113-125 against the Denver Nuggets.
Lost 116-118 against the Boston Celtics.

Key stats:

The Pelicans have lost five in a row away from home.
The Pelicans have conceded 123 or more points in five of the last seven games.
Trey Murphy III has scored 25 or more points in four straight games.

Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans– Final Prediction and Additional Information

Both teams are playing terrible basketball on the defensive end these days. However, considering the Pelicans’ endless struggles, the home team will be more confident about their chances. The Kings may thump a 10+ points win here with the total going over 240 points.

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!