Another nine games feature on Saturday\u2019s slate as we approach the end of the regular season, with a logjam in the Eastern Conference and some important games still to play out in the West.<\/p>\n
Neither team has a great deal to play for at this stage of the season, although the Pelicans have slightly more incentive given they don\u2019t own their first-round pick in the upcoming draft.<\/p>\n
That said, there have been some promising signs for the Kings recently, particularly from their big men.<\/p>\n
The rookie Frenchman has had a productive season and should be good for double-digit scoring again here.<\/p>\n
Raynaud is averaging 16.7 points per game since the All-Star break and has scored 10+ points in 18 of his last 21 games.<\/p>\n
Achiuwa is averaging 16.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game since the All-Star break and gets a favourable matchup against New Orleans.<\/p>\n
When these teams met a month ago, Achiuwa recorded 29 points and 12 rebounds, well clearing this line.<\/p>\n
His recent form has also been strong, averaging 17.2 points and 10.6 rebounds across his last nine games and covering this line in six of those games.<\/p>\n
Malik Monk has been in and out of the rotation this season but is now playing around 27 minutes per game due to injuries.<\/p>\n
Since January 23, Monk has played 23+ minutes on nine occasions and has recorded 4+ assists in all nine of those games.<\/p>\n
Across his last ten games, he has recorded 4+ assists in nine of them.<\/p>\n