Charlotte Hornets (19-57) vs Sacramento Kings (36-40)
Game Info: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Spectrum Center)
Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +10.5 -- Over/Under: 219.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN SE
The Sacramento Kings (36-40) will face the Charlotte Hornets (19-57) on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. The Kings are aiming to snap a seven-game road losing streak and bolster their Western Conference playoff prospects. In their previous game, they suffered a 116-111 loss to the Washington Wizards. The Hornets, currently near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, have lost six of their last seven games, including a 119-105 defeat to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
In their previous meeting this season on February 24, the Kings dominated the Hornets with a 130-88 victory. As the Kings strive to end their road woes and keep their playoff hopes alive, and the Hornets aim to break their losing streak, this game presents an opportunity for both teams to address their recent struggles.
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Zach Lavine Under 20.5 Points
Zach LaVine has showcased consistent scoring throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 67 games, he has averaged 22.9 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 51.0% and a three-point shooting percentage of 43.5%. Earlier in the season, LaVine was involved in a significant three-team trade on February 2, 2025, moving from the Chicago Bulls to the Sacramento Kings. When Lavine was on the Bulls, taking the over on his points was profitable but since playing with Kings, it’s been the opposite. We’ve seen him score fewer than 21 points in 7 of his last 8 games. I believe it’s a case of there just being too many mouths to feed on that Kings team for Lavine to have monster scoring nights.
Miles Bridges Over 21.5 Points
Miles Bridges is averaging 20.6 points per game, ranking 31st in the league. His field goal percentage stands at 43.6%, placing him 99th among NBA players. Notably, since the beginning of March, Bridges has elevated his performance, averaging 22.6 points per game. With LaMelo Ball being out for the season, Bridges is one of the only guys left on this roster who can get a bucket when his team needs one. He’s only eclipsed his point total once in his last 8 games, but I like him to have a bounce-back game in this spot. The Kings can’t stop a nose bleed and have been a part of a lot of high-scoring games. Let’s buy low on Bridges in what should be a favorable matchup for him.
Demar Derozan Over 22.5 Points
DeMar DeRozan has maintained a strong offensive presence during the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 71 games with the Sacramento Kings, he has averaged 22.2 points per game, ranking 24th in the league. DeRozan has achieved this with a field goal percentage of 48.2%, placing him 46th among NBA players. Notably, he recorded a season-high 42 points in an overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks on February 10, 2025. Additionally, DeRozan is averaging a career-best 36.1% from three-point range this season. Derozan has been the focal point of this Kings offense as of late. He’s coming off back-to-back games where he’s scored 29+ points. I like him to continue his success against a bad Hornets team.
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