Kings vs Pelicans

Grade A-: Kings Moneyline

The Kings, looking to strengthen their playoff push, have a golden opportunity against a Pelicans squad that has struggled all season. Sacramento enters this matchup with a three game win streak, while New Orleans has dropped ten straight, showing little resistance on defence. Making matters worse for the Pels, Zion Williamson remains side lined with a lingering foot injury, taking away their most dominant scoring threat. Without him, CJ McCollum shoulders the offensive load, but he has historically struggled against the Kings' physical perimeter defence, shooting under 40% in their last three meetings. Meanwhile, Domantas Sabonis should feast on a New Orleans defence that ranks near the bottom of the league in points allowed per game. With both teams past the 41-game mark, Sacramento is fighting for postseason positioning, while the Pelicans are playing out the string. Betting the Kings at -285 gets an A- grade—not the best pay out, but highly likely to cash.

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