Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction 2/24/25 NBA Picks

Sacramento Kings Betting Preview 

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Pelicans and Warriors, and they play the Jazz, Rockets, and Mavs next. The Kings have dropped to the 10th seed in the West and hope to avoid three straight losses for the first time since December.  

The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 20.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Sacramento Kings will win

• The Hornets have lost 10 of their last 11 night games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Kings have won each of their last four home games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last three games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 Monday night games.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Hornets have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Kings.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
• The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.

Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report 

The Sacramento Kings don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. DaQuan Jeffries is out with a knee injury. 

Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

The Sacramento Kings should be favored and should win this game, but they also shouldn’t be sitting with a .500 record. The Kings are also 19-34-3 ATS on the season which isn’t exciting. There’s no way you can back the Kings and a double-digit line with confidence. The Hornets are also 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games as a double-digit underdog. The Hornets beat the Lakers as a double-digit underdog less than a week ago. I understand some may not be eager to back the Hornets but this line makes the Kings impossible to play. It’s Hornets or pass.