Charlotte Hornets
Sacramento Kings
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Kings logo Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Moussa Diabate, Brandon Miller.

Sacramento Kings lineup: Killian Hayes, Nique Clifford, Precious Achiuwa, DeMar DeRozan, Maxime Raynaud.

Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Our Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

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.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nique Clifford Under 14.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Nique Clifford (Kings) has recorded an average of 8.4 points in the past 5 games at home. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -115 that he doesn’t reach this total.

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Russell Westbrook Over 5.5 Assists -159 BetMGM logo

Russell Westbrook (Kings) has totaled Over 5.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -159.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Hornets -13.5
Totals Over 224.5
Player Points Nique Clifford Under 14.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Hornets -13.5, Over 224.5 and Nique Clifford (Kings) to score Under 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 124 - 108 Kings logo Kings

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Hornets winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 124-108 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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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 -833 with the sportsbooks, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as 89% likely to win this NBA game. The market suggests that Sacramento Kings are least likely to win at +590.

The current spread is 13.5 and total points is 224.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 224.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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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 -114 that he goes Over 21.5 points and -120 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-120
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-118
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-106
Under 19.5
-128
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 16.5
-120
Under 16.5
-114
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+102
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 5.5
-159
Under 5.5
+118
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-175
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+112
Under 3.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 9.5
-127
Under 9.5
-108
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 8.5
-143
Under 8.5
+105
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-108
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-154
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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
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
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

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Confirmed Lineup
3 Killian Hayes
5 Nique Clifford
9 Precious Achiuwa
10 DeMar DeRozan
42 Maxime Raynaud
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup
0 Miles Bridges
1 LaMelo Ball
7 Kon Knueppel
14 Moussa Diabate
24 Brandon Miller

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
03 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
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • 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

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