Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans predictions, Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Sacramento Kings

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On March 5, 2026, the Sacramento Kings will host the New Orleans Pelicans in an intriguing NBA matchup. Currently, the Kings have exhibited mixed form, securing two victories in their last five outings, indicating challenges in maintaining consistency. In contrast, the Pelicans have found a rhythm, winning three of their last five games, suggesting they are beginning to gel as a unit.

From a tactical perspective, Sacramento relies heavily on their offensive capabilities, often aiming to exploit fast-break opportunities and spacing the floor effectively. However, their defensive vulnerabilities have occasionally been exposed, especially against teams with high-scoring potential. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have shown promising defensive resilience alongside a balanced offensive attack, leaning on their ability to control the tempo and secure rebounds.

Bookmakers favor the Pelicans with odds at 1.56 for an away win compared to the Kings’ 2.41 for a home victory. Our model anticipates a competitive clash, assigning a 44.2% chance for the Kings to win while predicting a 55.8% probability for the Pelicans. Ultimately, while New Orleans appears to hold an edge in recent form, the unpredictable nature of basketball means that anything can happen on game day.

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Sacramento
37.6%		 New Orleans
62.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 114:119

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.54 1.57
betsson 2.48 1.56
MarathonBet 2.68 1.55
Pinnacle 2.57 1.56

Latest Results

03.03.26 Sacramento Kings – Phoenix Suns – 103:114
01.03.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Sacramento Kings – 128:104
26.02.26 Dallas Mavericks – Sacramento Kings – 121:130
25.02.26 Houston Rockets – Sacramento Kings – 128:97
23.02.26 Memphis Grizzlies – Sacramento Kings – 114:123		 03.03.26 Los Angeles Lakers – New Orleans Pelicans – 110:101
01.03.26 Los Angeles Clippers – New Orleans Pelicans – 137:117
28.02.26 Utah Jazz – New Orleans Pelicans – 105:115
26.02.26 Utah Jazz – New Orleans Pelicans – 118:129
24.02.26 New Orleans Pelicans – Golden State Warriors – 113:109

Facts

  • We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 15 and 13).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sacramento won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • New Orleans may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
  • New Orleans is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sacramento won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2228:2373. (average 111.4:118.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sacramento won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 807:843. (average 115.3:120.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.02.26 New Orleans Pelicans – Sacramento Kings – 120:94
    13.02.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Sacramento Kings – 140:133 OT
    12.02.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Sacramento Kings – 111:119
    08.02.25 Sacramento Kings – New Orleans Pelicans – 123:118
    12.12.24 New Orleans Pelicans – Sacramento Kings – 109:111

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Oklahoma City Thunder 64 49 15 7607:6896 0.766
    2 San Antonio Spurs 61 44 17 7209:6798 0.721
    3 Houston Rockets 60 38 22 6881:6562 0.633
    4 Minnesota Timberwolves 62 39 23 7384:7099 0.629
    5 Denver Nuggets 62 38 24 7468:7198 0.613
    6 Los Angeles Lakers 61 37 24 7065:7028 0.607
    7 Phoenix Suns 61 35 26 6841:6784 0.574
    8 Golden State Warriors 61 31 30 7036:6959 0.508
    9 Los Angeles Clippers 60 29 31 6728:6728 0.483
    10 Portland Trail Blazers 63 30 33 7267:7452 0.476
    11 Memphis Grizzlies 61 23 38 7051:7182 0.377
    12 Dallas Mavericks 61 21 40 6924:7177 0.344
    13 New Orleans Pelicans 63 19 44 7236:7572 0.302
    14 Utah Jazz 62 18 44 7292:7778 0.290
    15 Sacramento Kings 63 14 49 6941:7630 0.222

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Detroit Pistons 60 45 15 7030:6567 0.750
    2 Boston Celtics 62 41 21 7096:6642 0.661
    3 New York Knicks 63 40 23 7361:6977 0.635
    4 Cleveland Cavaliers 63 39 24 7505:7238 0.619
    5 Toronto Raptors 61 35 26 6933:6831 0.574
    6 Philadelphia 76ers 62 34 28 7180:7188 0.548
    7 Orlando Magic 60 32 28 6886:6861 0.533
    8 Miami Heat 62 33 29 7434:7234 0.532
    9 Charlotte Hornets 63 32 31 7314:7074 0.508
    10 Atlanta Hawks 63 32 31 7409:7390 0.508
    11 Milwaukee Bucks 61 26 35 6793:7064 0.426
    12 Chicago Bulls 62 25 37 7172:7440 0.403
    13 Washington Wizards 61 16 45 6845:7506 0.262
    14 Indiana Pacers 61 15 46 6795:7293 0.246
    15 Brooklyn Nets 61 15 46 6515:7050 0.246

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