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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Kings

The Charlotte Hornets take the floor against the Sacramento Kings in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hornets to Breeze Past Kings

The Hornets should enjoy a substantial victory and that’s why we’re taking the -12.5 about them on the spread. Bank on our pick to cover the line at -110 against the Kings.

125-102 Triumph for Kings in Last H2H

Charlotte Hornets triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Portland Trail Blazers were beaten 103-101 at Moda Center. Brandon Miller dropped 23 points, as Kon Knueppel finished with 15 and LaMelo Ball 14.

Sacramento Kings have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating Indiana Pacers 114-109. It was a home success at Golden 1 Center. Devin Carter scored 24 points, Maxime Raynaud had 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook bagged 16 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Spectrum Center, they recorded a 125-102 win over the Hornets. The Kings have won three on the spin against the Hornets. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets logo Hornets 33 33 0.5 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 19-16 9-5 20-22 7-3 1W
Kings logo Kings 16 50 0.242 110.7 120.9 -10.2 11-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 2W
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.2 points, 47.8 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 105.0 points and 39.8 rebounds per matchup.

Brandon Miller is averaging 21.3 points, Moussa Diabate 7.3 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 4.2 (46.7%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.6 points, 45.8 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 122.7 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Maxime Raynaud is averaging 16.8 points and 10.3 rebounds, Russell Westbrook 5.6 assists and Malik Monk 1.8 (29.5%) 3-pointers.

Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Hornets at -12.5 on the spread really stand out in this NBA showdown. We are prepared to have a bet at -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

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Key Hornets vs Kings stats:

  • The -12.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -12.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Hornets -12.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets -12.5
Totals Over 226.5
Result & BTTS 100 Hornets / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 124 - 108 Kings logo Kings

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Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Hornets Big Favorites to Win

At betting odds of -667 with the sportsbooks, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as 87% likely to win this NBA game. The market suggests that Sacramento Kings are least likely to win at +490.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 226.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 226.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Brandon Miller Favorite to Get Most Points

Brandon Miller is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -118 that he goes Over 21.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 21.5
-118
Under 21.5
-110
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-102
Under 20.5
-127
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-110
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 16.5
-111
Under 16.5
-116
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-143
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
+113
Under 6.5
-147
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-101
Under 3.5
-128
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+130
Under 3.5
-169
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 9.5
-112
Under 9.5
-115
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 9.5
+106
Under 9.5
-137
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
+102
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-123
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Kings Have Eight Losses From Last Ten Home Games

The Kings have a 2-8 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 114.80 points on offense and surrendering 122.40 on defense.

The Hornets have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 road games, posting 118.30 points per matchup while yielding 105.70.

The Kings beat the Hornets 130-88 when the teams last met at Golden 1 Center. In their past 8 head-to-head matchups at Golden 1 Center, the Hornets have recorded five victories, while the Kings have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 2-8 237.20 114.80 122.40 6 4
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 9-1 224.00 118.30 105.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Point Spread
Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kon Knueppel 65 31.92 1246 222 19.2 3.4 3.5 5.3 0.2 0.8
Miles Bridges 61 31.76 1059 205 17.4 3.4 2.0 5.9 0.5 0.6
Brandon Miller 49 30.12 1014 166 20.7 3.4 3.1 5.1 0.8 1.1

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 23 34.48 321 38 14.0 1.7 1.3 5.7 1.6 1.0
DeMar DeRozan 65 31.56 1174 250 18.1 3.8 0.6 3.0 0.3 1.1
Zach LaVine 39 31.39 748 89 19.2 2.3 2.5 2.8 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

10 Mar NBA
Hornets 103-101 Trail Blazers
08 Mar NBA
Hornets 99-111 Suns
06 Mar NBA
Heat 128-120 Hornets
04 Mar NBA
Hornets 118-89 Celtics
03 Mar NBA
Mavericks 90-117 Hornets
28 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 93-109 Hornets
26 Feb NBA
Hornets 133-109 Pacers
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Hornets 129-112 Wizards
20 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

10 Mar NBA
Pacers 109-114 Kings
08 Mar NBA
Bulls 110-126 Kings
05 Mar NBA
Pelicans 133-123 Kings
04 Mar NBA
Suns 114-103 Kings
01 Mar NBA
Kings 104-128 Lakers
26 Feb NBA
Kings 130-121 Mavericks
25 Feb NBA
Kings 97-128 Rockets
23 Feb NBA
Kings 123-114 Grizzlies
21 Feb NBA
Kings 122-139 Spurs
19 Feb NBA
Magic 131-94 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 43 22 0.662 114.5 107.2 7.3 21-10 22-12 9-5 28-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 41 25 0.621 116.9 110.8 6.1 23-9 18-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 2L
Raptors 36 28 0.563 113.5 111.7 1.8 17-16 19-12 4-10 27-16 4-6 1L
76ers 35 30 0.538 115.9 116.3 -0.4 18-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 5-5 1W
Nets 17 48 0.262 107 115.9 -8.9 9-23 8-25 3-10 12-29 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 46 18 0.719 117 109.6 7.4 24-8 22-10 10-4 31-10 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 40 25 0.615 118.7 114.6 4.1 22-12 18-13 8-5 26-16 6-4 1W
Bucks 27 37 0.422 111.1 116 -4.9 15-18 12-19 8-5 19-24 3-7 2L
Bulls 27 38 0.415 115.6 119.9 -4.3 16-18 11-20 4-10 17-26 3-7 1W
Pacers 15 50 0.231 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-28 3-9 11-30 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 37 29 0.561 120.6 116.7 3.9 22-11 15-18 7-5 21-18 8-2 6W
Magic 35 28 0.556 115.1 113.6 1.5 20-12 15-16 7-5 21-19 7-3 4W
Hawks 34 31 0.523 117.8 117.2 0.6 16-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 8-2 7W
Hornets 33 33 0.5 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 19-16 9-5 20-22 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 48 0.25 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-22 5-26 2-11 11-29 1-9 9L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Timberwolves 40 25 0.615 118.4 114.5 3.9 22-12 18-13 8-5 24-18 7-3 2L
Nuggets 39 26 0.6 120.3 116.6 3.7 17-13 22-13 6-5 23-14 4-6 2L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Jazz 20 45 0.308 117.4 124.9 -7.5 12-21 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 40 25 0.615 115.9 114.9 1 21-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 6-4 3W
Suns 38 27 0.585 112.3 111 1.3 22-13 16-14 10-6 25-18 6-4 3W
Clippers 32 32 0.5 112.8 112.3 0.5 17-13 15-19 8-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Kings 16 50 0.242 110.7 120.9 -10.2 11-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 48 17 0.738 118.7 111.6 7.1 25-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 5W
Rockets 40 24 0.625 114.6 109.7 4.9 22-8 18-16 6-6 22-18 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 23 41 0.359 115.9 118.3 -2.4 12-19 11-22 6-6 18-26 2-8 5L
Mavericks 21 44 0.323 113 117.8 -4.8 14-19 7-25 3-10 11-29 2-8 8L
Pelicans 21 45 0.318 115.5 120.2 -4.7 12-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 6-4 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 46 18 0.719 117 109.6 7.4 24-8 22-10 10-4 31-10 5-5 1W
Celtics 43 22 0.662 114.5 107.2 7.3 21-10 22-12 9-5 28-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 41 25 0.621 116.9 110.8 6.1 23-9 18-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 2L
Cavaliers 40 25 0.615 118.7 114.6 4.1 22-12 18-13 8-5 26-16 6-4 1W
Raptors 36 28 0.563 113.5 111.7 1.8 17-16 19-12 4-10 27-16 4-6 1L
Heat 37 29 0.561 120.6 116.7 3.9 22-11 15-18 7-5 21-18 8-2 6W
Magic 35 28 0.556 115.1 113.6 1.5 20-12 15-16 7-5 21-19 7-3 4W
76ers 35 30 0.538 115.9 116.3 -0.4 18-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 5-5 1W
Hawks 34 31 0.523 117.8 117.2 0.6 16-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 8-2 7W
Hornets 33 33 0.5 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 19-16 9-5 20-22 7-3 1W
Bucks 27 37 0.422 111.1 116 -4.9 15-18 12-19 8-5 19-24 3-7 2L
Bulls 27 38 0.415 115.6 119.9 -4.3 16-18 11-20 4-10 17-26 3-7 1W
Nets 17 48 0.262 107 115.9 -8.9 9-23 8-25 3-10 12-29 2-8 1L
Wizards 16 48 0.25 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-22 5-26 2-11 11-29 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 50 0.231 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-28 3-9 11-30 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 48 17 0.738 118.7 111.6 7.1 25-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 5W
Rockets 40 24 0.625 114.6 109.7 4.9 22-8 18-16 6-6 22-18 6-4 1W
Lakers 40 25 0.615 115.9 114.9 1 21-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 40 25 0.615 118.4 114.5 3.9 22-12 18-13 8-5 24-18 7-3 2L
Nuggets 39 26 0.6 120.3 116.6 3.7 17-13 22-13 6-5 23-14 4-6 2L
Suns 38 27 0.585 112.3 111 1.3 22-13 16-14 10-6 25-18 6-4 3W
Clippers 32 32 0.5 112.8 112.3 0.5 17-13 15-19 8-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 23 41 0.359 115.9 118.3 -2.4 12-19 11-22 6-6 18-26 2-8 5L
Mavericks 21 44 0.323 113 117.8 -4.8 14-19 7-25 3-10 11-29 2-8 8L
Pelicans 21 45 0.318 115.5 120.2 -4.7 12-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 6-4 1W
Jazz 20 45 0.308 117.4 124.9 -7.5 12-21 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1W
Kings 16 50 0.242 110.7 120.9 -10.2 11-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 48 17 0.738 118.7 111.6 7.1 25-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 5W
Pistons 46 18 0.719 117 109.6 7.4 24-8 22-10 10-4 31-10 5-5 1W
Celtics 43 22 0.662 114.5 107.2 7.3 21-10 22-12 9-5 28-14 7-3 1L
Rockets 40 24 0.625 114.6 109.7 4.9 22-8 18-16 6-6 22-18 6-4 1W
Knicks 41 25 0.621 116.9 110.8 6.1 23-9 18-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 2L
Cavaliers 40 25 0.615 118.7 114.6 4.1 22-12 18-13 8-5 26-16 6-4 1W
Lakers 40 25 0.615 115.9 114.9 1 21-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 40 25 0.615 118.4 114.5 3.9 22-12 18-13 8-5 24-18 7-3 2L
Nuggets 39 26 0.6 120.3 116.6 3.7 17-13 22-13 6-5 23-14 4-6 2L
Suns 38 27 0.585 112.3 111 1.3 22-13 16-14 10-6 25-18 6-4 3W
Raptors 36 28 0.563 113.5 111.7 1.8 17-16 19-12 4-10 27-16 4-6 1L
Heat 37 29 0.561 120.6 116.7 3.9 22-11 15-18 7-5 21-18 8-2 6W
Magic 35 28 0.556 115.1 113.6 1.5 20-12 15-16 7-5 21-19 7-3 4W
76ers 35 30 0.538 115.9 116.3 -0.4 18-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 5-5 1W
Hawks 34 31 0.523 117.8 117.2 0.6 16-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 8-2 7W
Hornets 33 33 0.5 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 19-16 9-5 20-22 7-3 1W
Clippers 32 32 0.5 112.8 112.3 0.5 17-13 15-19 8-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Bucks 27 37 0.422 111.1 116 -4.9 15-18 12-19 8-5 19-24 3-7 2L
Bulls 27 38 0.415 115.6 119.9 -4.3 16-18 11-20 4-10 17-26 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 23 41 0.359 115.9 118.3 -2.4 12-19 11-22 6-6 18-26 2-8 5L
Mavericks 21 44 0.323 113 117.8 -4.8 14-19 7-25 3-10 11-29 2-8 8L
Pelicans 21 45 0.318 115.5 120.2 -4.7 12-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 6-4 1W
Jazz 20 45 0.308 117.4 124.9 -7.5 12-21 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1W
Nets 17 48 0.262 107 115.9 -8.9 9-23 8-25 3-10 12-29 2-8 1L
Wizards 16 48 0.25 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-22 5-26 2-11 11-29 1-9 9L
Kings 16 50 0.242 110.7 120.9 -10.2 11-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 2W
Pacers 15 50 0.231 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-28 3-9 11-30 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak