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.
Hornets
37
34
0.521
116.1
112.1
4
17-17
20-17
11-5
22-22
7-3
3W
Kings
19
53
0.264
111
121
-10
13-25
6-28
3-10
12-35
5-5
1W
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
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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.
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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
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 -111 that he doesn’t cover the line.
Latest Malik Monk Player Prop Odds
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.
Latest Precious Achiuwa Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
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 -114.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Brandon Miller Favorite to Score the Most Baskets
The favorite to hit the most buckets is Brandon Miller. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 20.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.
Player Points
Brandon Miller (Hornets)
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Malik Monk (Kings)
Killian Hayes (Kings)
Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Precious Achiuwa (Kings)
Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Brandon Miller (Hornets)
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Spectrum Center
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.
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats
6-4
223.30
116.40
106.90
4
6
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 Stats
Charlotte Hornets Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+17 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+17 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-17 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-17 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 235.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 229.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 229.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.70 pts and allowed 119.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.60 pts and allowed 120.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 222.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 229.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 229.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.60 pts and allowed 106.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.40 pts and allowed 106.90 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 33.60 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 17.30 (75.88%)
Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 34.50
Assists: 27.80
Blocks: 4.40
Steals: 6.60
Turnovers : 12.20
Personal Fouls: 18.40
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 33.00 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 8.10 (28%)
Free Throws Made: 18.30 (82.43%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 14.20, Defensive 30.30
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 5.20
Steals: 8.70
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 17.40
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 22.80 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 18.10 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 16.70 (81.07%)
Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 32.90
Assists: 25.90
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 20.80
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 21.40 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 18.40 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 18.40 (82.88%)
Rebounds: Total 47, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 33.10
Assists: 25.90
Blocks: 4.00
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 15.70
Personal Fouls: 21.90
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.
Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones
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