Kings vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 10

min read
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 10, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Kings are -7.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | NSCA

The Sacramento Kings visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Kings vs Hornets Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Kings are 19-17 against the spread, while the Hornets are 14-20 against the spread.


Bet now on Hornets vs Kings and all NBA games with BetMGM


Kings vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Sacramento Kings-7.5 -115O 230.5 -110-350
Charlotte Hornets +7.5 -105U 230.5 -110+260

Hornets vs Kings Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Kings will win Wednesday‘s game with 74.4% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Kings and Hornets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Hornets vs Kings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.


Bet now on Hornets vs Kings and all NBA games with BetMGM


  • Away – Positive ATS Trends
  • Home – Positive ATS Trends

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 19-17 (+0.2 Units / 0.5% ROI).

  • 22-14 against the Moneyline (-8.25 Units / -10.47% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.77% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -7.07% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 14-20 (-7.9 Units / -21.21% ROI).

  • 8-26 against the Moneyline (-6.15 Units / -17.25% ROI)
  • 18-16 against the Over for game total points (+0.4 Units / 1.07% ROI)
  • 16-18 against the Under for game total points (-3.8 Units / -10.16% ROI)
  • Home – Negative ATS Trends
  • Away – Negative ATS Trends

Jump to:

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

The Kings are 10-1 (.909) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — T-2nd-best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three this season — worst in the NBA.

The Kings were 29-16 (.644) when they win the turnover margin last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Kings are 21-6 (.778) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .635

The Kings were 13-1 (.929) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

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

The Hornets are 2-5 (.286) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .573

The Hornets are 2-12 (.143) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 7th-worst in the NBA. The Kings have made 15.2 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd-highest in the NBA.

The Hornets were 11-26 (.297) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Hornets were 12-26 (.316) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

Injury Report: Hornets vs. KingsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 10

  • Cody Martin (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Out
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Frank Ntilikina (Charlotte Hornets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Alex Len (Sacramento Kings): Ankle, Out
  • Keegan Murray (Sacramento Kings): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Chris Duarte (Sacramento Kings): Knee, Game Time Decision

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings averaged 59.0 points per game (4,837 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Kings averaged 123.4 points per game (5,058 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Kings averaged 120.7 points per game (9,898 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Kings made 13.8 three-pointers per game last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 45% from three (78/173) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets shot 45% (1,655/3,654) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets are shooting 45% (2,297/5,071) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets averaged 1.23 points per shot (9,098 points/7,413 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have allowed 4.6 fast break points per game (541 points/118 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 6.5

The Kings averaged 3.4 blocks per game (275 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have averaged 3.5 blocks per game (200 blocks/57 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have averaged 3.5 blocks per game (416 blocks/118 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets stole the ball 634 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 6.7 steals per game (227 steals/34 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,113 rebounds/34 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1


Bet now on Hornets vs Kings and all NBA games with BetMGM


Bet on NBA Odds at BetMGM

At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated NBA betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

BetMGM First Bet Offer

About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.