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Kings vs. Pelicans prediction: New Orleans favored to win Monday's NBA matchup [2/9/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans predictions for NBA Monday.
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Monday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Pelicans as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Pelicans game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pelicans lineup will feature stars like Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey, while the Kings will be led by DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook and Daeqwon Plowden.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Pelicans prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NBA game between the Kings and Pelicans 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Pelicans a 77% chance of beating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 118-110.
According to our model, the Kings (+9.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 228.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Kings vs. Pelicans odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-110) | -9.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +315 | -395 |
| Total | o228.5 (-115) | u228.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Pelicans picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kings +9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +315 |
| Total | Under 228.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Monday, the top play to make on this game is Kings +9.5 at the spread.
Kings vs. Pelicans player props
Betting on Kings vs. Pelicans NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
DeMar DeRozan is expected to lead the Kings with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pelicans.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Kings prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Kings are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 31 |
| R. Westbrook | 17 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 40 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| Nique Clifford | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
Pelicans prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pelicans:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 43 |
| Trey Murphy | 24 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| Saddiq Bey | 18 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 34 |
| Derik Queen | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 37 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
Kings vs. Pelicans game-day updates and essential details
Monday's game between the Pelicans and Kings at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
Conclusion
We predict the Pelicans, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Monday, with Zion Williamson projected for a game-high 43 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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