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Net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g) (-11.6%)

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The model favors New Orleans on the road with a 71% win probability. New Orleans has an edge in net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g). New Orleans holds a defensive edge, allowing 6.4 fewer PPG than their opponent in this window. By Elo (-90), New Orleans is the more proven team heading into this matchup. Sacramento Kings is down 8 rotation players, including Zach LaVine, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 55%, while new Orleans Pelicans is down 2 rotation players, including Trey Murphy III, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 76%.

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