Sacramento Kings (36-40) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-57)
April 4, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +11; Over/Under: 219.5
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The Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday 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 Wizards and Pacers, and they play the Cavs, Pistons, and Nuggets next. The Kings have lost 12 of their last 16 games and have dropped to the 10th seed in the West.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 115.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 21 points and 3.6 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Pacers, beat the Jazz, and they play the Bulls, Grizzlies, and Raptors next. The Hornets have lost nine of their last 12 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last seven road games.
- The Hornets have won eight of their last nine games against Kings teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games after losing as favorites.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Kings teams that held a losing record.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 13 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have won each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.1%).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.4).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.6%).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.8).
Hornets vs Kings Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.
The Kings will be without Jake LaRavia, while Devin Carter is questionable.
Hornets vs Kings Prediction
I don’t want to back the Kings in the big favorite role as much as the next guy, but if they’re not motivated to rebound from a loss to the Wizards, I don’t know what to tell you. The Kings are also fighting for their lives as the Suns are breathing down their neck in the play-in tournament. This is a must-win for the Kings. Also, while the Kings are in rough shape and fresh off an ugly loss, they’re still 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a double-digit favorite. No excuses for the Kings. I’ll pinch my nose and lay the points.
