NBA · Thursday, October 29, 2026
Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). Game 2 of 3 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Sacramento Kings played at New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Sacramento Kings 120, New Orleans Pelicans 132. New Orleans Pelicans played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Sacramento Kings 120, New Orleans Pelicans 132
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings lost on the road at San Antonio Spurs 103-130 on Tue, Oct 27. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Memphis Grizzlies on Sat, Oct 31 at 8:00 PM ET.
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New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans lost at home against Denver Nuggets 91-104 on Wed, Oct 28. This is the second night of a back-to-back for New Orleans Pelicans.
Next on the schedule: home against Atlanta Hawks on Sat, Oct 31 at 7:00 PM ET.
- New Orleans Pelicans played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back.
Research checklist for Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans start on Thu, Oct 29?
Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans was scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, October 29, 2026. It was game 2 of 3 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans on Thu, Oct 29?
Sacramento Kings 120, New Orleans Pelicans 132 (final).
When did Sacramento Kings last play before this game?
Sacramento Kings lost on the road at San Antonio Spurs 103-130 on Tue, Oct 27.
When did New Orleans Pelicans last play before this game?
New Orleans Pelicans lost at home against Denver Nuggets 91-104 on Wed, Oct 28.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans?
Yes: it is the second night of a back-to-back for New Orleans Pelicans. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this page include odds or picks for Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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