Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Preview
The Kings and Hornets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Hornets will host the game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.
The Kings are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Hornets. The over/under for the game is set at 233.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Charlotte Hornets – Sacramento Kings odds
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Hornets have hosted the Kings, they have an above .500 record at 4-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Hornets and Kings, the Hornets hold the edge with an ATS record of 8-2.
- The Kings are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Through their last five home games, Charlotte has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 105 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 2-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- Sacramento has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Coming into today’s game, the Kings are 22-14 overall and 5th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 7-2 compared to 15-12 against other Western Conference teams.
When playing on the road, Sacramento is 9-7 this season and has won their last three games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +.9 points per game.
Against the spread, the Kings are 19-17 overall and have covered the spread in three straight road games. As the favorite, they are 18-11 straight up and 14-15 against the spread.
So far, 24 of Sacramento’s games have had higher over/under lines than the current line of 233.5 points. In those games, they are 12-11-1 against the over/under.
In their most recent game, the Kings defeated the Pistons by a score of 131-110. They were 10.5-point favorites and won by 21 points, covering the spread. The over/under line for the game was 241 points, so the game ended as a push.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are one of the best teams in the league. They are 2nd in three-pointers made per game at 15.2 and 3rd in three-point attempts at 40.9 per game. Overall, they are 11th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
So far this season, Sacramento has been a much better offensive team at home compared to on the road. At home, they are averaging 121.3 points per game (6th), while on the road, they are at 114.1 (14th).
Overall, the Kings are 8th in scoring at 118.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th at 47%. When it comes to pace, Sacramento is 8th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game.
So far, the Kings’ defense is ranked 22nd in the league at 117.8 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Kings defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.3% and 38.1% from three-point territory.
Coming into today’s game, the Hornets are 8-26 and are 7-point underdogs at home vs. the Kings. In the Eastern Conference, they are 13th and 4th in the Southeast Division.
So far, the Hornets have been the underdog in 31 of their 34 games. Their average scoring margin when the underdog is -10.7.
Against the spread, Charlotte is 13-19 and has failed to cover the spread in their last three games as the favorite. At home, they are 6-8 ATS.
On the road, the Hornets are 4-14 and have an average scoring margin of -11.2. Their road ATS record is 7-11.
In terms of over/unders, the Hornets have an over/under record of 18-16. Their games have an average combined score of 229.6 points.
In terms of scoring, the Hornets are 27th in the NBA at 109.5 points per game. At home, they are averaging 109.2 points per game this season.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 21st in the league at 35%. Overall, they are 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%.
Charlotte is 20th in pace at 98.4 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 24th in the NBA at 25.2 per game.
Looking at the Hornets defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 120.0 points per game (25th). Opponents are hitting 56.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 39.2% of their three-point attempts.
Based on our projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 114-103.
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -7
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- Frank Ntilikina – Left Tibia – Out
- P.J. Washington – Foot – Doubtful
- Cody Martin – Groin – Questionable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
