Pelicans vs. Kings Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 9

The Sacramento Kings (12-42) travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans (14-40) after losing 13 consecutive road games.

The Pelicans square off with the Kings in a game that New Orleans is currently a solid favorite by 8 points. The game has a point total of 231.5.

Pelicans vs. Kings Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, February 9, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 231.5 points
• Spread: Pelicans -8
• Moneyline: Pelicans (-295), Kings (+240)

How to watch Pelicans vs. Kings

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, NBCS-CA

Betting the Over/Under: Pelicans vs. Kings

• In 31 games this season, the Pelicans and their opponents have gone over 231.5 total points.
• The Kings have played 27 games this season that finished with a combined score over 231.5 points.
• These teams rack up a combined 225.4 points per game, 6.1 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• Opponents of these teams average 241.5 combined points per game, 10.0 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Pelicans vs. Kings

• New Orleans has put together a 29-24-1 ATS record so far this year.
• The Kings have covered 20 times in 54 matchups with a spread this year.
• Sacramento is 14-15-1 ATS this year when playing as at least 8-point underdogs.
• The Pelicans are 16-11 against the spread, and 8-19 overall, at home this season.
• The Kings are 9-16-1 against the spread, and 3-23 overall, in away games.

Betting the Moneyline: Pelicans vs. Kings

• The Pelicans have compiled a 5-1 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 83.3% of those games).
• This season, the Kings have won nine out of the 48 games, or 18.8%, in which they've been the underdog.
• New Orleans has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -295 or shorter.
• Sacramento has a record of 7-22, a 24.1% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +240 or more by bookmakers this season.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Pelicans have an implied win probability of 74.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pelicans vs. Kings

• Pick ATS: Kings (+ 8)
• Pick OU: Under (231.5)
  
• Prediction: Kings 112 - Pelicans 111
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