New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Point Spread Picks

New Orleans has won nine of the past 12 meetings, including both this season by an average of 18 points. Sacramento got a rare win on Wednesday, defeating Toronto 123-115 in the last of the five-game road trip after losing the first four. The chances of the Kings winning two in a row are unlikely, especially since they have been in tanking mode for months. The Pelicans have lost six in a row, but it is more due to a tough schedule. All six losses were against playoff contenders. Sacramento has gone OVER six of eight overall and four of five at home. The Kings are 6-0 OVER their past six against Southwest Division opponents, and they have lost eight of nine Friday games. Take the Pelicans on the moneyline and the OVER.

Sacramento has the worst record in the NBA at 12-42. But if there is one team the Kings can beat, it is the Pelicans, who own the second-worst mark in the league at 14-40. Sacramento has the motivation and is in a good spot to pull off the outright upset. The Kings will set a franchise record for most consecutive losses with 13 if they lose this game. They could get back their best player, Domantas Sabonis. He is questionable after missing the last game with back soreness. The spot sets up well for Sacramento. The Pelicans are returning home after a four-game road trip that culminated in a huge 119-115 upset victory over the Timberwolves as 8.5-point underdogs. That probably was the Pelicans' most impressive win of the season and puts New Orleans in a letdown spot. The last time the Pelicans played at home was Jan. 30, so their focus may be off, too. Take the Kings on the moneyline.

Combine the Kings (-286) and the Jack Rabbits (-435) into a 2-team parlay at -152 odds.

New Orleans is 8-0 ATS the past eight meetings and it won the first six outright. The Pelicans covered as an 8-point underdog, losing 123-118 at Sacramento on Saturday, and they are home for this contest. The Kings are just 2-7-1 ATS their past 10 games while losing six outright. They might still be feeling the effects of Monday's exhausting 129-128 overtime win at Dallas. The Pelicans are glad to be home following a grueling stretch in which they played seven of nine on the road against mostly tough competition. Sacramento is 0-5 ATS its past five games following a win and 1-4 ATS its past five road games overall. Take the Pelicans.