The Pelicans will play the Kings on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. 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
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings will tip-off on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, is currently 80.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 6-21 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings come to the floor sporting a 9-19 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 13th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 18th (114.6) for average points scored per game. The Sacramento Kings stand 26th, averaging 110.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.4 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 4th in the league. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 120.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 6-7 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, come to the game with a 2-8 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 15-41 overall record, while the Sacramento Kings have a 12-44 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Pelicans be facing the Kings in Sacramento... Get ready for a battle on the court like no other.
The Pelicans be lookin' to improve their standings against the struggling Kings... (Arrr, those scurvy dogs need to step up their game!) With their high-scoring offense, they be a force to be reckoned with.
The Kings be hopin' to defend their turf and claim victory... But the Pelicans won't go down without a fight. It be a clash of titans on the horizon.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
So gather round, me hearties, and witness the showdown unfold... Will the Pelicans soar to victory, or will the Kings reign supreme? It be a game ye won't want to miss!
Best Pelicans at Kings Odds
| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Sacramento Kings are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Sacramento Kings are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Kings
3/05/26 10:10pm EST | -5.5 -115+5.5 -105 |
Underdog Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Sacramento Kings underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Kings
Game to Overtime
3/05/26 10:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -115Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 114.5 o -118114.5 u -110Bet |
DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
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Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Devin Carter
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
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Malik Monk
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -110Bet |
Maxime Raynaud
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Nique Clifford
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
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Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -135Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -115Bet |
Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at SAC 3/05/26 10:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | 23 | 46 | 0.333 | +31.5 | 14-21 | 9-25 | 7-8 | 14-30 | 115.6 | 119.7 | -4.1 | W1 | 6-4 |
| e - Sacramento Kings | 18 | 52 | 0.257 | +37.0 | 12-24 | 6-28 | 3-10 | 12-35 | 110.7 | 120.7 | -10.0 | L1 | 5-5 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Sacramento Kings Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
No NBA Championship TM Sacramento Kings YR: futures available
New Orleans Pelicans & Sacramento Kings Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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