| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 33-33 | 16-50 |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Suns, beat the Trail Blazers, and play the Spurs next. The Hornets have won 17 of their last 22 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings beat the Bulls and Pacers and play the Clippers next. The Kings have lost 19 of their last 23 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 110.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 49.5 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.2 points and 3 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook is averaging 15.5 points and 5.4 rebounds. Keegan Murray is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Hornets’ last four games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 road games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last four games.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost each of their last four home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Hornets’ last 11 games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Kings’ last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Nique Clifford is one of only 13 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- DeMar DeRozan ranks 30th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.3%) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Brandon Miller ranks 3rd amongst qualified forwards for FT% (89.0%) this season.
- Moussa Diabate ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.9).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (31.3).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.8).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Dylan Cardwell, and De’Andre Hunter.
Tidjane Salaun, Coby White, and Liam McNeeley are out for the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Hornets are one of the hottest teams in the league and we’ve been on them a ton during this stretch. The Kings are supposed to be tanking. However, oddsmakers are inflating this line and while we love the Hornets on this side, they’re still a young team that’s learning how to deal with expectations. The Hornets played a tight game against Portland last night and now have to get up for the Kings. Are the Hornets mature enough to show up and win comfortably? I’m not sure yet. I’m not to the point where I can lay double-digit chalk with the Hornets on the end of back-to-backs. It’s Kings or pass for me.