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Kings Host Struggling Pelicans in Sacramento Showdown
4 Apr
Summary
- Sacramento Kings host New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
- Pelicans have lost six consecutive games, Kings won last game.
- Saddiq Bey has exceeded 2.5 three-pointers in eight straight games.
The Sacramento Kings are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, returning home after a challenging road trip. The Kings managed to secure an upset victory in Toronto on Wednesday, avoiding a winless stretch away from home.
In contrast, the Pelicans arrive in Sacramento burdened by a six-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat was in Portland on Thursday. Notably, the Pelicans have defeated the Kings twice already this season, with victories in February and more recently last month.
Despite the Kings' recent win, oddsmakers are favoring the Pelicans as the away team, listing the Kings as home underdogs. A significant storyline is the consistent performance of Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey from beyond the arc. He has successfully made over 2.5 three-pointers in his last eight games.
Given that both teams are out of playoff contention, a high-scoring game is anticipated. The previous matchup between the Pelicans and Kings easily surpassed a total of 235.5 points. With the Kings also scoring 123 points in their last outing, the prediction leans towards another high-scoring affair, with a pick for the OVER on 234.5 total points.
