Preview, predictions, TV and injury report for tonight's Sacramento Kings v New Orleans Pelicans game

On a Thursday day in the NBA where a total of five games will be played, perhaps the most important is the match-up between the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans, two Western Conference teams looking to escape the playoffs. The stars of the game will be Zion Williamson and De'Aaron Fox.

The Pelicans will be the visitors in a game they are coming into in 6th place in the West, the last position that gives direct access to the playoffs, and with a current record of 47-32 having won their last two games. The Louisiana franchise is closely behind the Phoenix Suns, 7th with 47-33, and Sacramento itself, 8th with 45-34.

The Kings, meanwhile, have the Los Angeles Lakers right behind them with a 45-35 record, threatening to snatch that spot. But the danger does not stop there, as Golden State Warriors could even send them to the 10th position they currently occupy with 44 wins and 35 losses. Everything is on fire.

Expert predictions (Possible lineups and result).

The main predictions for tonight's game have the Sacramento Kings slightly ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans to win the game. The matchup will be very close, and it is likely that the home-court factor will be decisive.

In addition, the potential lineups will be as follows:

Schedule and TV.

The game will be played at 10:00 PM ET, and can be followed on TNT.