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A contest featuring a struggling NBA team will see the Charlotte Hornets (7-23) face the Sacramento Kings (16-12) at Golden 1 Center on December 19, 2022. The Hornets have lost eight in a row and are 1-9 over their last 10 games. They enter this matchup as 10-point underdogs. The point total is 241.5 points for the contest.
How to bet Kings vs. Hornets
Sacramento Kings vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10 points, with bookmakers listing the Kings as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Kings have -478 odds to pick up the win, while the Hornets are listed at +365 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 241.5 points.
Kings vs. Hornets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, December 19, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
Kings vs. Hornets Betting Trends
The Kings are 18-10-0 against the spread this season. Sacramento has won 10, or 83.3%, of the 12 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Kings games this year have gone over the total in 12 out of 30 opportunities (40%).
Against the spread, the Hornets are 13-17-0 this year. Charlotte has been the underdog on the moneyline 22 total times this season. Buzz City has gone 4-18 in those games. The Hornets have gone over the point total 50% of the time this season (15 of 30 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 25 | 22.6 | 5 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 28 | 17.7 | 11.6 | 6.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Kevin Huerter | 27 | 15.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Malik Monk | 28 | 14.7 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Harrison Barnes | 28 | 13.9 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Hornets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 6 | 23.2 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 4.3 |
| Terry Rozier | 22 | 20.9 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 30 | 20.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Gordon Hayward | 13 | 15.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| P.J. Washington | 29 | 14.8 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.8 |
Kings: None
Hornets: Terry Rozier: Doubtful (Hip), Mark Williams: Out (Ankle), Dennis Smith: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Miles Bridges: Out (Personal)
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is allowing 115.5 points per game this year (21st-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived offensively, posting 117.8 points per game (second-best). The Kings are averaging 123.3 points per game this year at home, which is 9.6 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (113.7). On the offensive side of the ball, the Kings have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 115.4 points per contest over that span compared to the 117.8 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
So far this season, Sacramento is draining 13.4 threes per game (sixth-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 35.6% (15th-ranked) from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot breakdown, the Kings have taken 56.7% two-pointers (accounting for 68.4% of the team’s buckets) and 43.3% threes (31.6%).
What you need to know about the Charlotte Hornets
In 2022-23, Charlotte is 25th in the league on offense (110.3 points scored per game) and third-worst on defense (117.4 points conceded). At home the Hornets are scoring 108.7 points per game, 3.2 fewer points than they are averaging on the road (111.9). The Hornets are tallying 112.1 points per game in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 110.3.
Beyond the arc, Charlotte is 25th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (10.6). It is worst in 3-point percentage at 32.4%. The Hornets take 35.1% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 25.7% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they attempt 64.9% of their shots, with 74.3% of their makes coming from there.
Kings vs. Hornets Predictions and Pick
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