New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings (02-09-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On February 9, 2026, the Sacramento Kings (12-42) will travel to Smoothie King Center to play the New Orleans Pelicans (14-40) in an attempt to snap a 12-game losing streak. In the game where the Pelicans play the Kings, New Orleans is now a 7.5-point favorite. The over/under for this contest is 231.5.

With the over/under set at 231.5 total points, the Pelicans are 7.5 points behind the Kings on the spread (Pelicans -7.5). On the moneyline, Sacramento is +240 to pull off the upset, while New Orleans is -300 to win outright. Their fans are now eager to watch the much anticipated match.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings - When and where to watch the game

Tonight's NBA matchup will pit the New Orleans Pelicans (14-40) against the Sacramento Kings (12-42). At 8:00 p.m. ET, the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, will tip off the match. Gulf Coast Sports will carry the match live. NBCSCA and GCSEN will broadcast the whole thing for the fans sitting at home. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Videos will stream the match online.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings - Expected Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans

PG Trey Murphy III
SG Herbert Jones
SF Saddiq Bey
PF Zion Williamson
C Derik Queen

Sacramento Kings

PG Russell Westbrook
PG Devin Carter
SG Nique Clifford
PF DeMar DeRozan
C Domantas Sabonis

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings - Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans

• Dejounte Murray- Out (Achilles)

Sacramento Kings

• Doug McDermott- Day-to-day (Right shoulder soreness)
• Domantas Sabonis- Day-to-day (Unspecified)
• Zach LaVine- Out (Finger)
• Malik Monk- Out (An illness)
• De'Andre Hunter- Out (Eye)
• Keegan Murray- Out (Ankle)

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings - Game Prediction

Over the past 15 games, the Sacramento Kings are the seventh-most effective 3-point shooting club in the NBA. The opposition's starting point guards have made 7.5 three-pointers per game against the New Orleans Pelicans this season when they are the visiting team, indicating that this is a good matchup.

With home court advantage, the New Orleans Pelicans have played at the fifth-fastest pace of play in the NBA over the last 20 games, which should help the Kings get more possessions. It has been simple for the opposing team's starting point guards to reach the charity line this season, as they have attempted 4.1 free throws per game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, they are ready for each other.



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