The Hornets are set to face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Jan 10. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on NBCS. Sacramento enters this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 231.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Hornets vs Kings players props and predictions below.
Hornets vs. Kings Odds
- Spread: Kings -7.5
- Total 231.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 10
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: NBCS
Kings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Kings have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Sacramento has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 115 points per game.
- The last ten games that Sacramento was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 105 points per game.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-2-1.
Will the Kings Find a Way to Win in Charlotte?
Coming into today’s game against the Hornets, the Kings have an overall record of 22-14 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. Against Western Conference teams, the Kings are 15-12 this season and are 7-2 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Kings scored 131 points against the Pistons. This is more than their season-average of 118.1 points per game. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings in scoring with 37 points vs. the Pistons, while Keegan Murray chipped in 32 points.
So far this season, the Sacramento Kings have been a middle-of-the-pack defensive team, allowing 117.8 points per game (22nd). When playing on the road, they have been slightly better, giving up 113.2 points per contest (9th).
One area where the Kings have struggled defensively is on the glass, as they are 18th in rebounds per game and 15th in defensive rebounds. They have also struggled to protect the rim, ranking 27th in blocked shots.
Over their last five games, Sacramento has given up 123.8 points per contest (24th). During that stretch, opponents have shot 52.4% from the field and 43.9% from beyond the arc.
Are the Hornets Ready for a Home Win?
Coming into their matchup against the Kings, the Hornets have an overall record of 8-26 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. Currently, the team is in 13th place in the Eastern Conference and is 4th in the Southeast division.
In their most recent game, the Hornets scored 112 points which is similar to their season average of 109.5 PPG. Terry Rozier leads the team with 24.3 PPG while Miles Bridges is second with an average of 20.6 PPG.
So far this season, the Hornets have struggled on the defensive end of the floor, allowing 120.0 points per game (25th) and 49.9% shooting from the field (27th).
One area where they have been solid is in defending the three-point line, as opponents have made just 13.5 threes per game (21st) on 39.2% shooting (21st).
Over their last five games, Charlotte has seen their field goal percentage allowed rise to 51.6% (25th), including a three-point shooting percentage of 41.7% (24th).
Hornets vs. Kings Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Terry Rozier and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. Our projections have Terry Rozier finishing with a stat line of 23 points, 4 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Terry Rozier Under 26.5 Points (-105)
Hornets vs. Kings Predictions
The Kings is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 112-103. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Kings at -7.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 231.5 and given that our model is projecting 215 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Kings -7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook