The Sacramento Kings will begin a five-game road trip with a clash against the Charlotte Hornets. Tuesday’s contest at the Spectrum Center marks the second and final meeting between the teams, with the Hornets leading the season series 1-0.
The Kings-Hornets clash is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and NBC Sports California. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Odds
Moneyline: Kings (+825) vs Hornets (-1400)
Spread: Kings +17.5 (-115) vs Hornets -17.5 (-105)
Total (O/U): O230.5 (-109) vs U230.5 (-110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Preview and Prediction
The Sacramento Kings stumbled at the start of March, dropping three straight games to the Lakers, Suns, and Pelicans. Since then, they’ve managed to redeem themselves, going 5-3 and picking up a strong win over the Clippers on Mar. 14.
The Charlotte Hornets have been on a completely different trajectory. Ever since the All-Star break, they’ve looked sharp and confident, putting together an 11-5 run, including an ongoing three-game winning streak. That surge has pushed them to 37-34, good for 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
During this recent stretch, with wins over the Heat, Magic, and Grizzlies, LaMelo Ball has taken his game to another level. He’s been averaging 26.3 points, 7.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 steals, earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors.
Ball also made a big impact the last time these teams met on Mar. 11. He finished with 30 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges combined for 50 points in a 117-109 Hornets win.
With the way Charlotte is playing right now, they look like the stronger side heading into this matchup, strongly favored to seal the season series 2-0. Sacramento is dealing with injuries and has struggled badly on the road, holding a 6-28 record.
Prediction: Expect the Hornets to win by 14 points.
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Injury Reports
Sacramento Kings
- Nique Clifford – Out
- Killian Hayes – Game time decision
- Russell Westbrook – Out
- Daeqwon Plowden – Game time decision
- Precious Achiuwa – Game time decision
Charlotte Hornets
- Tidjane Salaun – Out
- Kon Knueppel – Game time decision
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups
Sacramento Kings
PG: Killian Hayes, SG: Malik Monk, SF: DeMar DeRozan, PF: Precious Achiuwa, C: Maxime Raynaud
Charlotte Hornets
PG: LaMelo Ball, SG: Kon Knueppel, SF: Brandon Miller, PF: Miles Bridges, C: Moussa Diabate
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