The Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs. Kings Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs. Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the 76ers, beat the Nets, and play the Magic next. The Kings have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 111 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 49.4 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.4 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook is averaging 15.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Grizzlies and Magic and play the Knicks next. The Hornets have won 21 of their last 27 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.4 points and 3.5 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.3 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 14 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games following a home win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Hornets have lost 16 of their last 17 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has won six of the last seven games between the Kings and Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 15 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Kings have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Kings’ last five games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Hornets vs Kings Injury Report
Tidjane Salaun is out for the Hornets.
The Kings will be without Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Drew Eubanks, Russell Westbrook, and De’Andre Hunter.
Hornets vs Kings Prediction
This is a ridiculous line, especially for a young Hornets team still learning how to deal with expectations. However, the Kings have just 6 road wins and despite some recent wins it feels like they’re shutting things down in hopes of tanking. That Kings injury report is lengthy, and it’s hard to compete most nights when you’re not fielding a legit NBA roster. The Hornets are 44-27 ATS on the season, while the Kings are 28-42-2 ATS. This is a game where you close your eyes and trust the team that’s making you money. Give me the Hornets in a home beatdown.