Pelicans vs. Kings Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 12th, 2025

Arena and City where Pelicans vs. Kings will be playing

Mark your calendars for February 12th, 2025, when the Pelicans and Kings collide in an NBA game in New Orleans, LA at Smoothie King Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Pelicans vs. Kings betting tip and prediction

February 12th, 2025 is the date for the Western Conference match, which will get underway at 19:00. The Pelicans enters as 5 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Kings won, 135-123. The over/under for the upcoming game is 238.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we're all familiar with the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's explore how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Pelicans are currently knocking down 35% of their 3-pointers, displaying their accuracy from beyond the arc. On the other hand, the Kings are converting 34.4% of their shots from long range, highlighting their proficiency in this aspect. The Pelicans are dedicating 39% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Kings are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

New Orleans Pelicans

How are the Pelicans playing this season?

The Pelicans comes into this game with a 12-41 record, and they are currently 15th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are 1-9 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pelicans win their most recent game?

No, Pelicans fell to the Thunder, 137-101. CJ McCollum scored 31 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pelicans

The leading scorer for the Pelicans this season is Zion Williamson, who is averaging 23.9 points per game. In the last game, he scored 26.5 points in DraftKings and 24.9 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans

Coming into the February 12th, 2025 contest, Yves Missi leads the Pelicans with 8.1 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 23 points in DraftKings and 21.6 fantasy points in FanDuel. Dejounte Murray has a team-high 7.4 assists per game The steals leader for the Pelicans is Dejounte Murray (2 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Yves Missi is leading the way for the Pelicans with 1.5 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 23 DraftKings fantasy points and 21.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Pelicans Team Analysis

The Pelicans' point differential this season is -9.2 points per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. They are averaging 110 points per game while allowing 119.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pelicans are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pelicans are making 17.2 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.

Projected Pelicans Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Kings, the Pelicans' starting lineup consisted of Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum. For the upcoming matchup, the Pelicans has the following injuries: Brandon Boston Jr. is questionable (ankle), Herbert Jones is out (shoulder) CJ McCollum is questionable (personal) and Dejounte Murray is out (achilles).

Sacramento Kings

How are the Kings playing this season?

The Kings head this game with a 27-26 record, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. The Kings are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Kings win their most recent game?

Yes, Kings defeated the Mavericks, 129-128. De'Aaron Fox scored 33 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Kings

The leading scorer for the Kings this season is De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 25 points per game. De'Aaron Fox also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.96.

Other Team Leaders for the Kings

Domantas Sabonis is leading the way with 14.3 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 46.75 points in DraftKings and 43 in FanDuel. Domantas Sabonis is dishing out a team-high 6.3 assists per game. He has 46.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 43 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Kings' leader is De'Aaron Fox with 1.5 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Kings is Jake LaRavia, who is sending back 1 shots per game. He scored 4.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 3.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Kings Team Analysis

The Kings' point differential this season is 0.7 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. They are averaging 116.4 points per game while allowing 115.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Kings are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Kings are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

Projected Kings' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pelicans, the Kings' starting five were Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes, Keon Ellis and De'Aaron Fox. Fortunately, Kings does not have any current injuries and will be entering this game at full strength.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Pelicans coming into this game as 5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Pelicans.

Money Line betting suggestion

Pelicans are a 5 money line underdog for the game against the Kings, and the suggestion is to pick the Kings.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Pelicans and Kings is 238.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Pelicans and Kings have combined for just 7 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.