After getting crushed in Portland, the New Orleans Pelicans try to right the ship by completing a three-game regular season series sweep over the Sacramento Kings Friday night.
SacTown just snapped a four-game slide with a win in Toronto, salvaging a five-game road trip with a win.
With two of the worst scoring defenses in the league, my Pelicans vs Kings prediction and free NBA picks have the scoreboards getting a workout and the game going Over the total.
Pelicans vs Kings prediction
Pelicans vs Kings best bet: Over 234.5 (-110)
The New Orleans Pelicans losing streak extended to six with a 118-106 loss to the Trail Blazers, with each of the last four by double digits.
The Pelicans have allowed 122 points per game during this slide, and teams have shot 49.8% from the field and 39.5% from 3-point range.
It doesn’t get much better for the Sacramento Kings, who have just two wins in their last nine, and have also been bleeding points, allowing 123.7 over that stretch.
They’re also shorthanded Friday, with Keegan Murray (ankle) and Russell Westbrook (toe) already ruled out, and Malik Monk (shoulder) listed as questionable.
There’s so much bad defense that you need to target the total. The Kings have seen the Over cash in three of their last four, while NOLA has topped the Over in three if its last five.
That’s the same number of times the Over has hit in the last five head-to-head meetings between these teams.
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Pelicans vs Kings same-game parlay
Zion Williamson has failed to hit the 20-point mark in each of the last two games, but he’s loved lighting up the Kings, scoring at least 23 points in nine of 12 career matchups.
Precious Achiuwa is coming off the most productive game of his career, lighting up the Raptors for 28 points and 19 boards. He’s scored 15 or more in three straight.
Pelicans vs Kings SGP
- Over 234.5 points
- Zion Williamson Over 21.5 points
- Precious Achiuwa Over 14.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Buckets galore
DeMar DeRozan keeps getting buckets. The veteran went for 28 against his former club and now has hit 20+ points in three straight.
Trey Murphy has totaled just six assists across his last four games, but the Over looks appealing as he’s had at least five dimes in four of his last five against Sacramento.
Pelicans vs Kings SGP
- Over 234.5 points
- Zion Williamson Over 21.5 points
- Precious Achiuwa Over 14.5 points
- DeMar DeRozan Over 19.5 points
- Trey Murphy Over 4.5 assists
Pelicans vs Kings odds
- Spread: New Orleans -6 (-110) | Sacramento +6 (-110)
- Moneyline: New Orleans -205 | Sacramento +170
- Over/Under: Over 234.5 (-110) | Under 234.5 (-110)
Pelicans vs Kings betting trend to know
New Orleans has covered the spread in six straight games vs Kings teams that held a losing record. Find more NBA betting trends for Pelicans vs. Kings.
How to watch Pelicans vs Kings
| Location | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA |
| Date | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | GCSEN, NBCSCA |
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