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By Anurag Tyagi
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SAC vs NOP Dream11 Match Prediction

 

SAC vs NOP Dream11: In an absolute humdinger of a match which could define both team’s playoff fates, Sacramento Kings will be playing hosts to their direct rivals New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center on Thursday morning (IST). Both the teams have an identical record with the Pelicans sitting a spot above them and at 10th due to a better head to head record.

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Match details:
Teams: Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans
Venue: Golden 1 Center
Match Timing: March 12, @ 08:00 AM

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SAC vs NOP Dream11 Team Prediction
Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans team news:

Sacramento Kings: For the Kings, the squad is almost healthy now after a couple of players made a successful return from injuries. Richaun Holmes is back and has already a couple of games under his belt. The only absentee for the Kings is Marvin Bagley III, who is recovering from a foot injury with no timetable to return. There are fears that he could miss the rest of the season.
That said, Jabari Parker remains a doubt and will be a game-time call while Justin James is out of this match.

New Orleans Pelicans: As for the Pelicans, 21-year-old shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker fractured his wrist in the last game and has been ruled out for an indefinite period. He joins Darius Miller on the sideline, who is recovering from a serious Achilles tendon injury and may miss the rest of the season.
In addition, the Pelicans will be monitoring JJ Redick before the game. He is battling with a hamstring issue.

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Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans starting five:

Sacramento Kings: Harrison Barnes, Nemanja Bjelica, Harry Giles, De’Aaron Fox, Bogdan Bogdanovic
New Orleans Pelicans: Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Derrick Favors, Jrue Holiday, Lonzo Ball

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SAC vs NOP Dream11 Today Match Prediction:
Grand League tips:

  • Choosing a player for captaincy in Dream11 Small League teams can be a bit confusing as three or more players can pop up with the game-high numbers.
  • But for the Grand Leagues, players such as Zion Williamson, De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield, Brandon Ingram and Jrue Holiday must be considered.
  • Zion Williamson didn’t take long to show why there was so much hype surrounding him when the Pelicans plucked him in the NBA draft last summer. He is averaging 23.6 points per game.
  • De’Aaron Fox is the most in-form players for the Kings. He is now the leading player for them with 20.4 points per game.
  • Brandon Ingram is Pelicans’ leading offensive player so far with 24.3 points per game. The former Los Angeles Lakers forward is also averaging 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game as well.
  • Jrue Holiday is perhaps the best two-way player for the Pelicans. He is scoring at 19.6 points per game this season.
  • Derrick Favors offers big value. He is Pelicans’ best player with 9.9 rebounds per game and can be good with his offence as well.
  • Buddy Hield can not be overlooked as well. He is averaging 19.8 points per game this season.
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Likely squads:

Sacramento Kings: Buddy Hield, Kent Bazemore, Cory Joseph, Jabari Parker, Justin James, Harrison Barnes, Nemanja Bjelica, Harry Giles, De’Aaron Fox, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Alex Lens, Yogi Ferrell
New Orleans Pelicans: Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Derrick Favors, Jrue Holiday, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Nicolo Melli, E’Twaun Moore, Jaxson Hayes, Frank Jackson

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SAC vs NOP Dream11 teams:

Team 1:
PG: D Fox, J Holiday (SP)
SG: B Bogdanovic
SF: H Barnes
PF: Z Williamson
C: H Giles, A Lens, D Favors

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Team 2:
PG: D Fox
SG: B Hield
SF: H Barnes, B Ingram
PF: Z Williamson (SP)
C: H Giles, A Lens, D Favors

Anurag Tyagi

Surely into football, kicked it for a while, and now beholding! Follows American sports, especially the NBA. And I believe Stephen Curry is under-rated as was Steven Gerrard.