The Pelicans will play the Kings on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings will take to the court on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans arrive at this game with a 83.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings, have a 82.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans sport a 9-29 away team record. That result ranks them 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings hit the floor with a 13-25 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 16th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans sit 16th (115.0) for average points scored per game. The Sacramento Kings stand 24th, averaging 110.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game this season. That result puts them 6th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Sacramento Kings stand 4th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 121.1 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans wind down the season with a 7-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, have a 3-10 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 25-52 overall record, while the Sacramento Kings have a 20-57 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The New Orleans Pelicans be settin' sail to face the Sacramento Kings...
These scallywags be fightin' for a higher playoff seed in the last stretch of the season...
The Pelicans be standin' at 25-52 overall, while the Kings be at 20-57...
Review each team's season standings below... The Pelicans have a 7-9 division record...
The Pelicans be scorin' an average of 115.0 points per game, while the Kings be at 110.9... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Arrr!
Best Pelicans at Kings Odds
| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Sacramento Kings are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Sacramento Kings are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Kings
4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | -6.5 -105+6.5 -115 |
Underdog Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 Sacramento Kings underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Kings
Game to Overtime
4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at SAC 4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | 119.5 o -105119.5 u -120Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
NOP at SAC 4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
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Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -115Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 4/03/26 10:10pm EDT | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
| e - Sacramento Kings | 22 | 60 | 0.268 | +42.0 | 15-26 | 7-34 | 4-12 | 14-38 | 111.0 | 121.0 | -10.0 | L1 | 3-7 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Sacramento Kings Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans & Sacramento Kings Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 10:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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