After a disappointing finish on Wednesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans get a second chance at defeating the Sacramento Kings on a back-to-back tonight. Unfortunately for the Pelicans, they'll be missing a few more key players on Friday night,

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The New Orleans Pelicans (12-42) welcome the Sacramento Kings (28-26) to the Smoothie King Center Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

Zion Williamson was HISTORICALLY efficient despite the Pelicans' loss. 💪 40 PTS (season-high) 💪 4 REB 💪 4 AST 💪 2 STL 💪 16-21 FGM He's the FIRST player in Pelicans history and the 11th player EVER to score 40+ PTS in under 28 MIN! pic.twitter.com/oXyRc3efqe Each team has released their injury reports for Thursday's matchup.

This is the second of a back-to-back in the Big Easy between these teams. The Kings won 119-111 last night. Keon Ellis had a team-high 27 points off the bench for Sacramento. The Pelicans lost their tenth in a row despite 33 points from Zion Williamson.

The New Orleans Pelicans provided updates on their two biggest stars going into Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings.

DeMar DeRozan has flourished following the De'Aaron Fox deal. After cruising past his points + assists Over last night vs. New Orleans, our NBA betting picks are calling for more of the same in the rematch.