- Matchup: Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The New Orleans Pelicans (0-3) will clash with the Sacramento Kings (0-4) this Thursday at the Smoothie King Center.
In their recent match against the Spurs, the Kings suffered a 130-103 defeat. Sacramento recorded a field goal percentage of 43.0% (40 out of 93) with 13 successful three-pointers out of 37 attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 13 shots for a 76.9% rate. The Kings secured 38 rebounds, with 13 on the offensive glass, and provided 28 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and achieving 4 steals. Defensively, Sacramento allowed their opponents to shoot 54.4% from the field, letting San Antonio hit 49 of 90 shots. The Spurs posted 35 assists and swiped the ball 7 times. They also claimed 46 rebounds (9 offensive, 37 defensive) and had 3 blocks, while shooting 78.9% from the charity stripe by making 15 of 19 attempts and 17 out of 37 from beyond the arc. Sacramento committed 22 fouls, while San Antonio had 18.
Precious Achiuwa played a notable role, finishing with 4 points on 2 of 6 shooting in 14 minutes, adding 1 rebound. He registered a shooting efficiency of 33.3% but didn’t contribute any assists by the game’s end.
The Kings currently hold a record of 0-4 this season, averaging 15 turnovers and 23.5 fouls per game. As a unit, Sacramento is averaging 41.5 rebounds and has dished out 91 assists (ranking 21st in the league). Their three-point shooting stands at 30.2% (39 of 129), and they sit at 73.1% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 107.8 points per game, ranking 28th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 44.6%.
Defensively, the Kings force 13.8 turnovers per game, while drawing an average of 21.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 37.5% from beyond the arc and have the 28th worst PPG allowed at 125.5. Opponents shoot 49.6% against them (180 of 363), surrendering 48.5 rebounds on average. They rank 27th for assists allowed with 118 for the season.
In their last outing, the Pelicans fell to the Nuggets by a score of 141-135. New Orleans allowed Denver to gain 51 rebounds in total (14 offensive), while shooting 31.9% from three-point range (15 out of 47) and converting 30 out of 39 free throws (76.9%). Denver shot 48 out of 99 from the field for a shooting percentage of 48.5%, while the Pelicans managed 50 out of 99, standing at 50.5%. From beyond the arc, New Orleans made 11 of 38 attempts (28.9%). They successfully converted 24 of their free throw tries, accounting for 80.0%. The Nuggets recorded 28 fouls, leading to 30 attempts from the charity stripe for the Pelicans. New Orleans committed 18 turnovers but also achieved 9 steals, while securing 36 defensive boards and 14 offensive boards for a total of 50.
Trey Murphy III was a key contributor for New Orleans, hitting 10 of 17 shots for a shooting rate of 58.8% and collecting 6 rebounds. He scored 26 points in 37 minutes and provided 4 assists throughout the game.
New Orleans comes in with a record of 0-3 this season. They shoot 48.0% from the field, ranking them 8th overall. The Pelicans have scored a total of 374 points this season (averaging 124.7 points per game) and bring down 45.3 rebounds per contest. They generate assists at a rate of 24.7 per game (23rd in the league) and average 16.0 turnovers each game, while committing 27.3 fouls on average and exhibiting an impressive free-throw percentage of 86.2%.
On the defensive end, the Pelicans stand 29th in the league in points allowed per game at 128.0. They force 14.3 turnovers each game and concede 49.8% shooting (29th overall). New Orleans gives up 33.0% from three-point range (37 of 112) and allows opponents to shoot 74.3% from the charity stripe. They also surrender an average of 28.7 assists and 45.3 rebounds per game, placing them 25th and 18th in the NFL respectively.
Who will secure the win in tonight’s NBA encounter against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for New Orleans
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