The Charlotte Hornets continue their Western Conference road trip tonight as they pay a visit to the Sacramento Kings, with tipoff set for 10:00 p.m. ET.
Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)
Point spread: Kings -10
Money line: Kings -460/Hornets +360
Over/under: 240.5
Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings: Injury Report
Hornets: Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) and Cody Martin (left knee procedure) are OUT. Terry Rozier (right hip contusion) is DAY-TO-DAY.
Kings: None
Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings: Key Statistic
Kings’ offense and Hornets’ defense
The Kings average 117.8 points per game, the second-best mark in the league behind the Boston Celtics (118.2). Meanwhile, the Hornets allow 117.4 points per game, the third worst mark in the NBA ahead of only the Detroit Pistons (117.9) and the San Antonio Spurs (120.0).
Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings: Key Matchup
LaMelo Ball vs. De’Aaron Fox
LaMelo Ball has been spectacular since returning from injury, averaging 27.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in three games since his return. Ball did not play in the first meeting between Charlotte and Sacramento this season due to injury.
De’Aaron Fox is leading the kings in scoring at 22.6 points per game while also contributing 5.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per night. Fox was forced to exit the first meeting between Charlotte and Sacramento this season due to injury, finishing with 8 points in just nine minutes of action.
Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings: Prediction
The Hornets come into tonight’s game having lost eight in a row, matching their longest losing streak of the season. Charlotte is 1-12 in their last 13 road games and has not won a road game against a Western Conference foe since an opening night win over the Spurs in San Antonio.
Sacramento has won two straight games and has won 16 of their last 24 games after starting the season 0-4. Expect a spirited crowd for tonight’s game, as the Kings will be playing their first home contest after a six game Eastern Conference road trip. Look for the Kings to continue their winning ways in tonight’s contest.
What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?
Wednesday, December 21st – at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET)
Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.