The Sacramento Kings (12-42), mired in a 12-game losing streak and the league’s longest active skid, face the New Orleans Pelicans (14-40) in a Western Conference basement battle. Both teams are lottery-bound, with Sacramento’s offensive woes (110.8 PPG, 29th) clashing against New Orleans’ defensive struggles (116.9 PPG allowed, 24th). The Pelicans, coming off a thrilling comeback win, look to build momentum at home, while the Kings aim to snap their drought despite key absences.
Venue and Time
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Time: 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PST)
- TV: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, NBCS-CA
Recent Team Forms
The Kings are in a tailspin, going 0-10 in their last 10 games with a 12-game overall losing streak, averaging 111.2 PPG while allowing 121.5 (net -10.3). Defensive lapses and injuries have plagued them, shooting just 44.2% from the field in that span
The Pelicans have alternated results, posting a 4-6 record in their last 10, averaging 114.8 PPG and allowing 116.4 (net -1.6), highlighted by a recent comeback win
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Results |
| Kings | L vs CLE (126-132), L vs LAC (111-114), L vs MEM (125-129), L @ WAS (112-116), L @ BOS (93-112) | 12-game skid; Clifford (30 PTS vs CLE) providing offense amid absences; poor rebounding (41.2 RPG, 28th) |
| Pelicans | W @ MIN (119-115), L @ MIL (137-141), L @ CHA (95-102), L @ PHI (114-124), W vs MEM (114-106) | Comeback wins bookend losses; Bey (30 PTS @ MIN), Williamson (29 PTS) leading; strong 3PT shooting (36.1%, 12th) |
Injury Report
- Kings:
- De’Andre Hunter (SF): Out (left eye iritis)
- Zach LaVine (G): Out (right 5th finger soreness)
- Keegan Murray (F): Out (left ankle sprain)
- Domantas Sabonis (C): Out (lower back soreness)
- Doug McDermott (F): Questionable (right shoulder soreness)
- Malik Monk (G): Out (illness)
- Isaiah Stevens (G): Out (G League)
- Pelicans:
- Dejounte Murray (G): Out (right Achilles rupture)
- Trey Alexander (G): Out (G League)
- Hunter Dickinson (C): Out (G League)
- Dalen Terry (G): Out (not with team)
Key Player Matchups
Injuries force makeshift lineups, with the Pelicans’ athleticism testing the Kings’ depleted frontcourt. New Orleans’ perimeter shooting (36.1% 3PT) faces Sacramento’s weak defense (117.5 opponent PPG).
- Zion Williamson (NOP) vs. Nique Clifford (SAC): Williamson (21.3 PPG, 6.6 RPG) powers inside with efficiency (58.2% FG)
Clifford (recent 30 PTS) provides size but may struggle defensively.
- Trey Murphy III (NOP) vs. Russell Westbrook (SAC): Murphy (21.2 PPG, 3.4 3PM) stretches the floor
Westbrook (21 PPG, 9 APG recent) drives but shoots poorly (42.1% FG).
- Saddiq Bey (NOP) vs. Doug McDermott (SAC, if available): Bey (30 PTS @ MIN, 9 RPG) exploits mismatches
McDermott (questionable) adds shooting but limited defensively.
- Other Notables: Jordan Poole (NOP) vs. Colby Jones (SAC); Jeremiah Fears (NOP) vs. Devin Carter (SAC)
Expected Lineups (subject to injuries):
- Kings: Westbrook (PG), Carter (SG), Clifford (SF), Ellis (PF), Len (C)
- Pelicans: Poole (PG), Hawkins (SG), Murphy III (SF), Bey (PF), Williamson (C)
Series History
New Orleans holds a 45-36 all-time edge over Sacramento in 81 regular-season games. The Pelicans have won 10 of the last 15, including a 140-133 OT victory on February 13, 2025. Recent games trend over the total (6-4 O/U in last 10), with New Orleans 9-1 ATS in the series
Betting Trends
- Kings Trends: 20-32-2 ATS overall; 3-23 ATS on road; 0-10 SU last 10; 6-4 O/U in last 10
1-4 ATS in last 5 vs. Pelicans.
- Pelicans Trends: 25-29 ATS; 11-16 ATS at home; 4-6 SU last 10; 6-4 O/U
9-1 ATS in last 10 vs. Kings
Game Odds
Sacramento Kings 231.5
New Orleans Pelicans – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, February 8, 2026
