New Orleans Pelicans are favored to win against the Sacramento Kings with moneyline odds around 1.65, due to the Kings' 13-game losing streak including a recent 120-94 defeat where Pelicans' Trey Murphy III scored 21 points and Jeremiah Fears added 20, while Kings struggle with the league's worst defense allowing over 120 points per game with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 3:10 AM UTC on March 6, 2026, which is 7:10 PM PT on March 5, 2026 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

The game is at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a capacity of 17,188 seats, known for its vibrant atmosphere during Pelicans home games featuring Zion Williamson.

Pelicans are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.65 on DexWin, leveraging their recent dominance including a 26-point victory over the Kings on Feb 9, 2026, where Zion Williamson contributed 18 points and the Kings' depleted lineup with DeMar DeRozan couldn't keep pace amid their franchise-worst losing streak.

In recent head-to-heads, Pelicans defeated Kings 120-94 on Feb 9, 2026, with Pelicans holding a strong edge as Kings endure 13 straight losses; over the last 5 meetings Pelicans won 4, averaging 115 points while Kings scored under 100 in losses.