US professional sports betting previews

Various sports betting analyses have been released for upcoming matchups in the NFL, NBA, and NHL.

In the NFL, upcoming games include the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars hold a 4-2 record, while the Colts sit at 2-5. In the NHL, previews highlight the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Hurricanes enter the matchup with a 10-2 record, having won 10 of their last 12 games, while the Blue Jackets hold a 5-5 record.

In recent NBA action, the New Orleans Pelicans secured their first victory of the 2026-27 season, defeating the Sacramento Kings 132-120 at the Smoothie King Center. This victory marks the first win for head coach Jamahl Mosley and breaks a four-game losing streak for New Orleans. Rookie Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 22 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high 13 assists, while Zion Williamson added 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting. The Pelicans' bench depth proved decisive, outscoring the Kings' reserves 41-8.

For Sacramento, rookie Darius Acuff Jr. recorded a career-high 34 points and 12 assists. Domantas Sabonis tallied 15 rebounds and seven assists but also committed seven turnovers. The Kings fell to a 0-5 record following the defeat, having finished the game with 25 total turnovers, which New Orleans capitalized on to secure the win.