The Kings will play the Pelicans on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Sacramento Kings currently have a 92.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 84.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings currently have a 6-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 4-8 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Sacramento Kings currently rank 8th (116.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 27th averaging 105.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.2 points against the Sacramento Kings, ranking them 14th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Sacramento Kings have notched a 2-3 Western Pacific Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Sacramento Kings have a 12-13 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Sacramento Kings face off against the sorry New Orleans Pelicans... Fans in New Orleans be rowdy, ready to cheer or jeer... Kings be standin' at 12-13 while Pelicans be strugglin' at 5-20... Kings leadin' their division at 2-3, Pelicans still searchin' for a win... See you courtside at today's game, check out the best bets... Be sure to review the point spread, moneyline, and prop bets... Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win.
Best Kings at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Sacramento Kings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Sacramento Kings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Sacramento Kings are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Sacramento Kings are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kings
Pelicans
12/12/24 8:10pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Sacramento Kings favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Kings
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/12/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -110Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -115Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
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De'Aaron Fox
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -115Bet |
DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Domantas Sabonis
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Keegan Murray
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Keon Ellis
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
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Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1608.5 u +120Bet |
Malik Monk
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13516.5 u +100Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +12011.5 u -160Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 31.5 u -12031.5 o -110Bet |
De'Aaron Fox
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 35.5 u -11035.5 o -120Bet |
Domantas Sabonis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 38.5 u +10538.5 o -140Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 u -11019.5 o -120Bet |
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Keegan Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 25.5 u +11025.5 o -145Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
SAC at NOP 12/12/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 u -12027.5 o -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 13 | 17 | 0.433 | +12.5 | 6-11 | 7-6 | 2-5 | 10-13 | 114.8 | 113.6 | +1.2 | L4 | 4-6 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 5 | 25 | 0.167 | +20.5 | 4-11 | 1-14 | 0-4 | 3-14 | 105.7 | 117.2 | -11.5 | L7 | 1-9 |
Sacramento Kings & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Sacramento Kings Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +50000 Bet |
Sacramento Kings & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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