The New Orleans Pelicans (31-33) wrap up a 3-game road trip against the Sacramento Kings (37-26) Monday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center is at 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV).' Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans have split the first 2 games of the road trip straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). New Orleans has lost 5 of its last 6 games and is just 5-16 in its last 21 outings. The Pels failed to cover as 5-point underdogs in a 108-99 loss at the Golden State Warriors Friday.
The Kings had a 5-game win streak snapped with a 138-134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday as 4.5-point home favorites. They have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Pelicans won outright as 2-point underdogs 136-104 in New Orleans on Feb. 5 as the Over (228.5) connected in the first meeting this season.