NBA Betting Picks For Bettors On New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans (30-40) take on the Sacramento Kings (29-41) at 9 pm ET on 12th August 2020 (13th August 2020, 6.30 am IST). According to the reports by the top bettors, the Kings have the most chances to snatch the winning points at -2.5, and they can set a massive total of 233.5. Both teams are looking to secure a position in the playoffs, so the encounter will be thrilling.

One thing that both the teams will take care of is their defense. They would rather need to work on their attack if they want to improve their defense. The Kings were low in the tables and have very little expectation to get into the playoffs. They maintain an average of 124.7 points per game. The Pelicans on the other side, are playing very lousy in their last few games and gave up around 117 points per game in the bubble, which includes 140 points to the Kings.

Sacramento Kings: Brief

The Houston Rockets played magnificently in their previous game and defeated the Kings with a total point tally of -125. Now there is no hope for the rest of the season to qualify for the playoffs, they will look forward to giving their 100%. They are spending more time on the court and are looking forward to winning the game. The Sacramento Kings can get the point Guard Yogi Ferrell and Small Forward Corey Brewer efficiently on the court to exercise their potentials.

The Kings have always set their starting lineup with rotations, and the players under 231.5. The match might start with a slow tempo but in the latter half, there will be some pace for sure.

New Orleans Pelicans: Brief

The Pelicans are a tough team to face but their recent form is not so soothing. In their last game against San Antonio Spurs, they lost the game by the slightest of margins and lost their hopes for the playoffs. The final score of the game was 122-113. This lost match cost the Pelicans (+105) to ruin JJ Redick’s 13-year playoff appearance streak. After the game, the Pelicans’ position in the points table also got lowered to 2-4, ending their playoff hopes to an unrecoverable point. 

Positive enthusiasm vibes hold the team keeping given the performance of JJ Redick, who had a superb performance against the Spurs in the last match, matching a season-high with 31 points and setting another record with eight 3-pointers. The last three contests of the 36-year-old shooting guard have gone superbly amazing with 16-for-33 from beyond the arc. 

Injuries News and Updates-

The Pelicans are rolling through a tough time when they got the news that their top 3 players will be out of the match due to injury concerns. Brandon Ingram, Williamson, and Holiday will miss the upcoming match due to the tear of ligaments. The respective players have gathered 23.8, 222.5, and 19.1 points in the league respectively. 

Now coming to Sacramento Kings, Kent Bazemore, Richaun Holmes, Marvin Bagley III, and Aaron Fox are reported to be fighting against calf, hips, feet, and shoulders ailments would be out of the playing squad until they are perfectly fit. 

Key Aspects of the upcoming match-

Sacramento Kings have appeared to be an average team in the league so far who always remained in the middle of the league table of the Western Conference. Their journey so far has been very difficult this year, as a proof, they’ve lost their last five matches out of six in the Western Conference. They are currently holding an unimpressive record of 29-40.

The Pelicans are currently in the sixth position of the league with 116.2 points per game. To keep track of their defensive record, the Pelicans took 27th position and in points allowed at 117.0 while also ranking 18th in three-point defense at 35.8%.

The Kings will have to be very alert while facing their opponent because they have nothing to lose now. To keep track of their defense, they are ranked in the 17th position in the entire league and allowed a total of 112.1 points in the three-point defense at 35.6%.

Although it is not entirely irrelevant to wonder just how much the players will care about this game which barely has any significance now. Perhaps pride will be enough motivation for the two young teams to show up on the court. 

Prediction: Sacramento Kings