PREVIEW: The New Orleans Pelicans visit Sacramento on Friday night looking to snap a six-game road losing streak against the NBA-worst Kings. New Orleans enters as 5.5-point favorites with moneyline odds of -178, while the total sits at 234.5 points. The Pelicans showcase a unique offensive identity centered on attacking the rim at an elite level, ranking first in that category, though their perimeter shooting struggles with both low volume and efficiency issues that place them 26th and 28th respectively in those departments. New Orleans ranks third in the Western Conference with 16.5 fast break points per game, led by Trey Murphy III averaging 3.3. Sacramento brings a completely different approach to the court, featuring the league's most prolific midrange game while also leaning heavily on post-ups in fourth place among NBA teams. However, the Kings have significant defensive vulnerabilities, ranking 30th in three-point defense while allowing high-quality looks from distance at an alarming rate. Sacramento allows 121.1 points per game and has been outscored by 10.2 points per game this season. Keegan Murray remains sidelined with an ankle injury for the Kings, while the Pelicans have only minor absences with McGowens and Matkovic dealing with minor ailments.