The Sacramento Kings will visit the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The game is set to start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcasted on NBCS. The Kings have a record of 19-53, while the Hornets are at 37-34 this season.
Sacramento is led by head coach Doug Christie and sits 15th in the Western Conference. The Kings recently won against the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, the Hornets, coached by Charles Lee, are 10th in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte is on a three-game winning streak, with their latest victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
The Sacramento Kings recently defeated the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 126 points. Malik Monk led the scoring with 32 points and added 6 assists. Maxime Raynaud contributed with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Precious Achiuwa had 14 points and 15 rebounds.
During the season, the Kings scored an average of 111 points per game, which ranks 28th in the league. They struggled with three-point shooting, making only 10.2 per game, the lowest in the league. The Kings allowed an average of 121 points per game, ranking 28th in defensive stats.
Injuries have hit the Kings hard, with key players like Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis out for the season. Russell Westbrook and De’Andre Hunter are also not playing due to injuries. Keegan Murray and Precious Achiuwa have uncertain statuses for the next game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are on a winning streak, having won their last three home games. Their latest victory was against the Memphis Grizzlies, with a score of 124-101. LaMelo Ball led the team with 29 points, while Moussa Diabaté grabbed 14 rebounds.
Brandon Miller is one of the team’s key players this season. He averages 20.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. His shooting accuracy stands at 43.3% from the field and 89.1% from the free-throw line.
The Hornets excel in three-point shooting, ranking first in the league for three-pointers made per game. They also allow the fewest rebounds per game to their opponents. However, the team struggles with two-point attempts, ranking 28th in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Kings are facing a tough challenge against the Hornets. The Kings have struggled defensively, allowing 121 points per game. This ranks them 28th in the league. The Hornets, on the other hand, score 116.1 points per game, ranking 12th.
The Hornets have a strong three-point game, making 16.2 per game. This ranks them 1st in the league. The Kings allow opponents to shoot 37.3% from three, which is 29th. This mismatch in shooting could lead to a significant scoring advantage for the Hornets.
The Hornets also excel on defense, allowing only 112.1 points per game. This ranks them 8th in the league. The Kings’ offense has been weak, scoring only 111 points per game, which is 28th. Given these stats, the Hornets are likely to cover the spread.
- Pick: Hornets -17.5
