The Sacramento Kings are hosting the Charlotte Hornets in tonight’s late-night matchup. The Kings are coming off a beatdown loss at home against the Golden State Warriors, 132-108. As for the Hornets, they are also coming off a debilitating loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, 141-88. On paper, this game should be a mismatch. However, that is why the games are played on the hardwood. Let’s dive into this game and cook up another winning slip.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Charlotte Hornets | +11 (-110) | Over 233 (-110) | +410 |
| Sacramento Kings | -11 (-110) | Under 233 (-110) | -550 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings Match Details
- Fixture: Charlotte Hornets @ Sacramento Kings
- Date and Time: February 25th, 2025 @ 10 PM EST
Key Stats
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a debilitating loss on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers, 141-88. In the loss, LaMelo Ball was terrible, with only five points on 1/10 shooting, including 0/4 from three in 22 minutes. Miles Bridges was decent at best in the loss. Bridges finished with 17 points, three rebounds, and a team-low -28 when he was on the floor. Jusuf Nurkic was subpar in the loss with 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a -22 when he was on the floor. With a record of 14-41 on the season, they are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.
Despite the rough record, the Hornets are a solid defensive team. They are ranked 12th in points allowed per game, 16th in opponent field goal %, 2nd in opponent 3-point field goal %, 23rd in blocks per game, 14th in steals per game, 6th in rebounds per game, and 15th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Mark Williams is the only new face listed as out on the injury report for this game. Over their last ten games, the Hornets have a record of 2-8, including a 5-4-1 record against the spread over that same timeframe.
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are coming off a double-digit loss at home in their last game against the Golden State Warriors, 132-108. Despite the loss, DeMar DeRozan had an excellent game with 34 points and six assists while shooting 10/14 from the floor, including 4/7 from three. Domantas Sabonis was good in the loss as well. Sabonis finished the game with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. Zach LaVine was subpar in the loss with 13 points, five rebounds, and a team-low -24 when he was on the court. With a record of 28-28 on the season, the Kings are sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Kings are a subpar team at best. They are ranked 24th in points allowed per game, 18th in opponent field goal %, 29th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 22nd in blocks per game, 22nd in steals per game, 12th in rebounds per game, and 22nd in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, there isn’t anyone currently listed on the injury report as questionable or out for this game. Over their last ten games, the Kings have a record of 4-6 record, including a record of 5-4-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Sacramento Kings are going to pulverize the Charlotte Hornets and cover the 11-point spread in this game. With Mark Williams being ruled out for this game, I expect Sabonis to have a monster game. He is considered to be one of the best rebounders in the NBA. I don’t believe this Hornets team can keep him off the glass on both ends of the court. The Kings dominate at home and cruise to their 29th win of the season.
Final Pick
Sacramento Kings -11 (-110)
