The Sacramento Kings are looking to regain their footing in the Western Conference playoff race when they host the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
Sacramento has lost four of its last five games, including a 108-102 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. With De’Aaron Fox in San Antonio following the trade deadline, the Kings will lean on Domantas Sabonis even more as they adjust to a new offensive dynamic.
Here is a featured Sabonis prop bet available on DraftKings Sportsbook for this Western Conference showdown.
Best Domantas Sabonis Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Domantas Sabonis over 40.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-115)
Sabonis has been an elite all-around contributor this season, averaging 20.4 points, 14.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. He enters this matchup following a 10-point, 14-rebound, four-assist performance against Portland.
Despite a low-scoring night, he still made an impact, marking his 14th consecutive double-double. Given the Kings’ changing offensive structure, Sabonis should have an expanded role, making this prop an appealing bet.
Sacramento must compensate for Fox’s absence, leaving a massive playmaking void. While newly acquired Zach LaVine can help carry the scoring load, the Kings will likely funnel even more offense through Sabonis as they acclimate LaVine. Sabonis already leads the team in rebounds and assists, and his usage rate could climb even higher as Sacramento adjusts to life without its former All-Star point guard.
The Pelicans, meanwhile, have their adjustments to make. They recently traded Brandon Ingram to Toronto and acquired Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk, who have been ruled out with the trade pending. That said, the team remains vulnerable in the frontcourt. Yves Missi will have his hands full against Sabonis, making it more difficult for the Pelicans to contain him in the paint.
New Orleans enters this contest on a seven-game losing streak, struggling on both ends. The Kings have beaten the Pelicans once this season, winning 111-109 in December. In that matchup, Sabonis dominated inside, and with New Orleans dealing with a shorthanded rotation, another strong performance should be expected.
With Sacramento looking to snap out of its recent slump and re-establish itself in the playoff race, Sabonis should play a central role. His ability to dominate on the glass, facilitate the offense and score efficiently makes this prop a strong play, particularly against a Pelicans team lacking experienced size in the frontcourt.
