Pelicans vs. Kings Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 3

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-52) hope to halt a six-game losing streak when visiting the Sacramento Kings (20-57) on April 3, 2026 at Golden 1 Center.

New Orleans is a 5.5-point favorite against Sacramento when the Pelicans hit the court against the Kings on Friday. The game's over/under is 233.5.

Pelicans vs. Kings Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Game time: 10 p.m. ET
• Location: Sacramento, California
• Arena: Golden 1 Center
• Total: 233.5 points
• Spread: Pelicans -5.5
• Moneyline: Pelicans (-215), Kings (+180)

How to watch Pelicans vs. Kings

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

Betting the Over/Under: Pelicans vs. Kings

• In 41 of 77 games this season, the Pelicans and their opponents have combined to score more than 233.5 points.
• The Kings have played 34 games this season that have had more than 233.5 combined points scored.
• The teams average 225.9 points per game combined, 7.6 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These two teams surrender 240.6 points per game combined, 7.1 more points than the over/under for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Pelicans vs. Kings

• New Orleans has put together a 42-32-2 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have been favored by 5.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in each of them.
• The Kings have won 31 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 45 times.
• Sacramento is 22-24-1 ATS this year when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.
• The Kings are 13-25 overall, and 15-21-1 against the spread, at home.
• At home, as a 5.5-point underdog or greater, Sacramento has one win ATS (1-2).
• This year in away games, the Pelicans are 18-18-1 against the spread and 9-29 overall.
• New Orleans is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as 5.5-point favorites or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Pelicans vs. Kings

• The Pelicans have compiled a 12-3 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 80% of those games).
• The Kings have entered the game as underdogs 68 times this season and won 14, or 20.6%, of those games.
• New Orleans has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -215 or shorter.
• This season, Sacramento has won 11 of its 47 games, or 23.4%, when it is the underdog by at least +180 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Pelicans a 68.3% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pelicans vs. Kings

• Pick ATS: Pelicans (- 5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (233.5)
  
• Prediction: Pelicans 121 - Kings 108
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