The Sacramento Kings (1-4) travel to meet the Charlotte Hornets (3-3) at Spectrum Center Monday in Charlotte, N.C. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Kings hit the road for just the 2nd time this season, kicking off a 4-game trip in Charlotte Monday. Sacramento picked up a 119-113 win over the Miami Heat Saturday, snapping an 0-4 start. The Kings have started off hot from the field, hitting at a 48.5% clip.
The Hornets registered an impressive 120-113 OT win over the defending champion Golden State Warriors Saturday, winning outright as 10.5-point underdogs. Charlotte has covered 3 of the past 4 games, and the Over is hitting at a 4-1-1 clip to start the season.
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Kings at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Hornets +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (-112) | Hornets +1.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kings at Hornets key injuries
Kings
- None
Hornets
- PG LaMelo Bell (ankle) out
- SG Cody Martin (quadriceps) doubtful
- PG Terry Rozier (ankle) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Kings at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hornets 119, Kings 115
Moneyline
The HORNETS (+102) are a solid play at even money as short ‘dogs at home.
Charlotte has some confidence after topping the Warriors last time out, and it will look to exploit the weak Sacramento team defense and keep up the good work.
Charlotte is 6th in the NBA with 118.5 PPG, while hitting 37.6% from downtown. The Hornets are also No. 1 in the league in 3PT defense, allowing just 28.2% from behind the arc.
Against the spread
The Hornets +1.5 (-108) aren’t recommended catching the point and a half unless you believe strongly that the Kings will win by just 1 point. If you like Charlotte, play the moneyline, which is a better value.
PASS.
Over/Under
It might be a nail-biter, but OVER 232.5 (-110) is the play for the total.
Charlotte drives this Over train, as it is scoring 118.5 PPG through the first 6 games, while yielding 115.8 PPG. The Over is 4-1-1 for the Hornets overall this season, including 1-0-1 in 2 games at Spectrum Center.
Sacramento ranks 28th in field-goal percentage defense at 48.5%, and it is yielding 118.8 PPG, 24th in the NBA.
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