Last Updated on December 3, 2023 1:05 pm by Erwin Noguera
The NBA conducted a new experiment, and it has been a total success, as the In-Season Tournament gave interest to basketball in the months that previously had less relevance. Now, two good teams like the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans will be looking for a place in the Final Four, which will be in Las Vegas.
To reach this stage, the Kings achieved a 124-123 victory over the Golden State Warriors, thanks to a winning shot by Malik Monk.
The New Orleans Pelicans had their last In-Season Tournament game on November 24 and won 116-106 over the Los Angeles Clippers.
When:
Monday, November 4 at 10:00 pm ET at Golden 1 Center
Moneyline odds:
Kings -185
Pelicans +170
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Why Bet on the Kings?
The Sacramento Kings waited many years for a competitive team. Last year, they returned to the Playoffs and forced a seventh game against the Golden State Warriors of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green in the first round.
The Kings’ road ended early due to a lack of experience. However, this year, they already got revenge in the In-Season Tournament with a 124-123 victory over the Warriors, thanks to a winning basket by Malik Monk, and secured the top spot in Group C of the Western Conference with a 4-0 record.
In addition to beating Golden State, Sacramento took out two good teams the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder. That is in addition to the San Antonio Spurs with phenom Victor Wembanyama.
Undoubtedly, the great figure of the Kings is De’Aaron Fox, a scoring point guard who usually grows in key moments. This year he is averaging 30.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists to be one of the best players in the league.
In addition, Domantas Sabonis is a great scorer (18.7 points) and is one of the league’s best rebounders, averaging 11.6.
Then there are complementary weapons for manager Mike Brown, such as second-year player Keegan Murray, the experienced Harrison Barnes, three-pointer Kevin Huerter, and the ever-sacrificing Malik Monk.
The team’s most relevant casualty is Alex Len, who plays center.
Why Bet on the Pelicans?
Like the Kings, the New Orleans Pelicans are a young team with developing stars, but last year they reached the Play-In, falling quickly to the Thunder.
With their 116-106 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans was assured of a berth in the quarterfinals, as they finished with a 3-1 record, leaving behind the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets and Clippers.
There is much merit in eliminating the Nuggets, who have Nikola Jokic and are the reigning league champions, also Luka Doncic, who is hungry for victory with the Mavericks.
The Pelicans’ great hope is in Zion Williamson, one of the most dominant players in the NBA, but who, season after season, has struggled with injuries. Only once did he surpass 60 games, while in the rest of the tournaments, he did not even reach 30 games.
This year he has been there for the team, contributing with an average of 24 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. His physicality has been a bit diminished, but he has managed to always score near the rim.
Williamson is a two-time All-Star, and his most important teammates are Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum. The former averages 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Meanwhile, the latter is at 21.4 points and 37.9% from three-point range.
Larry Nance Jr. is the Pelicans’ most important loss due to a fracture in his right rib.
Final Betting Analysis: Kings vs. Pelicans
Both teams are up to the task of surprising and taking the crown, but sadly they face in an early stage after having an excellent qualifying round.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have the Kings as favorites. The Moneyline for them shows -185, while the Pelicans have +170.
The Sacramento Kings are a better team than the New Orleans Pelicans, their star player (De’Aaron Fox) is at the top of the league, and there is no doubt that they will get a place in the Final Four in Las Vegas.
Go for a win in the Kings’ Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -185, you will gain $54 for a total payout of $154.
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