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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Kings vs Hornets

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

We’re Predicting Hornets to Win Big

Let’s go for the Hornets at an appealing -17 on the spread. We really like this wager and are able to get -110 that they beat the Kings by a sizeable margin.

Hornets Won 117-109 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Sacramento Kings claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 126-122 win occurred against Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center. Malik Monk tallied 32 points, while Maxime Raynaud put up 22 and Devin Carter 16.

Charlotte Hornets were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 124-101 home victory against Memphis Grizzlies at Spectrum Center. Offensively, LaMelo Ball led the charge with 29, while Brandon Miller contributed 22 and Miles Bridges 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Hornets and the Kings saw the former win. It was a 117-109 scoreline at Golden 1 Center. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets logo Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Kings logo Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
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Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Kings are averaging 115.7 points, 45.5 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 119.6 points and 44.2 rebounds per matchup.

Maxime Raynaud is averaging 19.5 points, Precious Achiuwa 9.8 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 6.6 assists, while Daeqwon Plowden averages 2.0 (35.7%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.6 points, 45.1 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.1 points and 41.0 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 21.6 points, 5.7 assists and 4.3 (37.7%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate has an average of 9.1 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s everything to like about the -17 line that Hornets have to cover in this NBA matchup. Take the -110 and feel confident that they get the job done.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball picks. Up-to-date NBA team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Kings vs Hornets stats:

  • The -17 line has been covered by Hornets in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -17 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 consecutive games.

Hornets -17 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Malik Monk Under 15.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Malik Monk (Kings) has an average of 8.75 points in the past 4 road games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -112 that he doesn’t cover the line.

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Precious Achiuwa Over 8.5 Rebounds -115 BetMGM logo

Precious Achiuwa (Kings) has covered the 8.5 rebounds total in 5 straight road games. We recommend backing the -115 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets -17
Totals Over 229.5
Player Points Malik Monk Under 15.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Hornets -17, Over 229.5 and Malik Monk (Kings) to score Under 15.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings Kings logo 108 - 128 Hornets logo Hornets

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Hornets to claim a 128-108 victory which will hopefully go close.

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Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets 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.

Books Running Scared of Hornets Win

Charlotte Hornets are strong -1429 favorites to win this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 93% chance of claiming victory. At +830, Sacramento Kings are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 17 and total points has a line of 229.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 229.5, this selection is available at -110.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
LaMelo Ball Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is LaMelo Ball. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 20.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-120
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-108
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 18.5
-115
Under 18.5
-111
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-101
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-132
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Coby White (Hornets)
Over 4.5
+117
Under 4.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 9.5
-133
Under 9.5
+101
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-103
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Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Over 8.5
-115
Under 8.5
-115
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-147
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Hornets Rolling at Home

The Hornets have put together three straight wins at Spectrum Center. They have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 116.40 points on average and giving up 106.90.

The Kings are 3-7 in their last 10 road games, averaging 108.60 points on offense and surrendering 120.80 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 6-4 223.30 116.40 106.90 4 6
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Away Stats 3-7 229.40 108.60 120.80 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

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 71 31.54 1306 288 18.4 4.1 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

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 66 31.57 1145 215 17.3 3.3 2.0 5.8 0.5 0.6
Kon Knueppel 70 31.58 1338 239 19.1 3.4 3.5 5.3 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 54 30.12 1103 187 20.4 3.5 3.1 5.0 0.8 1.1

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 Sacramento Kings Lineups

22 Mar NBA
Nets 122-126 Kings
19 Mar NBA
76ers 139-118 Kings
17 Mar NBA
Spurs 132-104 Kings
15 Mar NBA
Jazz 111-116 Kings
14 Mar NBA
Kings 118-109 Clippers
11 Mar NBA
Hornets 117-109 Kings
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

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

21 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 101-124 Hornets
19 Mar NBA
Magic 111-130 Hornets
17 Mar NBA
Heat 106-136 Hornets
14 Mar NBA
Hornets 102-115 Spurs
11 Mar NBA
Hornets 117-109 Kings
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
  • 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