Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 19, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Kings (16-12) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (7-23)
  • Total (Over/Under): 240.5 points
  • Monday, December 19, 2022 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Sacramento.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Hornets vs Kings Over/Under is 240.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 13-16 against the spread, while the Kings are 18-10 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+10.5 -110O 240.5 -110+375
Sacramento Kings -10.5 -110U 240.5 -110-500

Kings vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Kings will win Monday‘s game with 69.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hornets and Kings, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games (+17.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 away games (+15.41 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 31 away games (+11.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 2Q Spread in 25 of their last 38 away games (+11.07 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 away games (+10.34 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 30 games at home (+14.81 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games (+13.02 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 37 games (+11.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the Spread in 34 of their last 58 games (+9.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 38 games at home (+9.55 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 13-16 (-4.6 Units / -13.96% ROI).

  • 7-23 against the Moneyline (-10.75 Units / -32.77% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 18-10 (+7 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 16-12 against the Moneyline (+6.35 Units / 15.89% ROI)
  • 12-16 against the Over for game total points (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • 16-12 against the Under for game total points (+2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-23.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 70 games (-20.88 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 65 games (-20.56 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 79 games (-16.70 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 71 games (-15.65 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 77 games (-26.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 66 games (-24.44 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 71 games (-24.30 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 77 games (-23.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 81 games (-19.63 Units / -21% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Hornets are 28-35 (.444) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Hornets are 4-22 (.154) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Hornets are 16-25 (.390) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hornets are 8-42 (.160) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .268

Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Kings are 11-55 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .206

The Kings are 6-20 (.231) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .311

The Kings are 3-15 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Kings are 19-38 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Injury Report: Kings vs. HornetsMonday‘s Game, Dec. 19

  • Sacramento Kings – No Injuries Reported
  • Mark Williams (Hornets): Williams hasn’t played since Oct. 28 against Orlando. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin has not played since Oct. 19 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. has not played since Nov. 23 and no timetable has been announced for his return.

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (629 points/561 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have a TS% of 46% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,522 points/1,286 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 573 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (91 rebounds/12 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.7

The Kings have averaged 1.46 points per shot (308 points/211 shots) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Kings are shooting 37% from three (172/463) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Kings have a 28% free throw rate (293 free throw attempts/1,038 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 7th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.1 steals per game (1,360 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets have blocked 77 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,360 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 3.4 blocks per game (41 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Kings have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (215 blocks/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Kings have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,436 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Kings have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (196 blocks/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6


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