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Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction

Spectrum Center, Charlotte.

Hornets battle out for a play-in spot against the Kings

  • The Charlotte Hornets are on a solid run, winning seven out of the last 10 games, lifting them in the conference standings.
  • The Sacramento Kings struggled on the road and have won just 6 of 34 games so far.
  • The Hornets have a slight edge in the head-to-head matchup and won the only game between the two sides in the 2025-26 season.

Tournament: NBA 2025-26 Season | Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte. | Tip Off: 04:30:00

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Charlotte Hornets to win and cover the spread (-17.5)

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Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
Parimatch 1.06 9.75

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Charlotte Hornets

The bottom side from the East over the years has been in great form lately and moved up in the standings with a series of wins. The core of the team is now Miles Bridges, Kon Knuppel, and LaMelo Ball, who combine well on offense, leading them to seal victories. The forward duo is complementing well with the playmaker’s ability to impact the game.  

The Charlotte Hornets have been dominant at the Spectrum Center, winning four of the five contests. Their most recent performance was a decisive 124–101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on 21 March.

Over the season, the team averages 116.1 points (12th in the league) and holds fifth place for offensive rating. The side has also improved its defence in recent games and sits 15th with a 117.9 defensive rating. 

Moreover, the team managed a strong presence around the board, with 46.1 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game. With quick hands, the team averages 7.1 steals per game.  

Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings collected a number of superstars and former All-Stars like Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan forming a contender team for the season. But the team is struggling to find the perfect offensive rhythm on the floor. While their offence is taking a toll, their defensive side is also weak, putting them in losing positions in most of the games. 

The team has an offensive rating of 110.2, which is 26th in the league, and averages 111.2 points per game. Defensively, they rank 28th with a 119.8 defensive rating. Around the rim, the team averages 42.2 rebounds per game and 4.5 blocks. These numbers are well below the league mean. The Kings also dropped to 17th position with 8.1 steals per game. With a 25.8 assist average and 14.7 turnovers per game, the Kings are struggling to put up high scores on the board.   

In their last five away games of the 2025–26 season, the Sacramento Kings have struggled on the road, winning only two of five contests. Their most recent road performance was a 118–109 victory against the LA Clippers.  

Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG LaMelo Ball
SG Brandon Miller
SF Kon Knueppel
PF Miles Bridges
C Moussa Diabate
Position Player Name
PG Killian Hayes
SG Nick Clifford
SF DeMar DeRozan
PF Precious Achiuwa
C Maxim Reynaud

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Sacramento Kings at the Spectrum Centre on March 25. The game will start at 04:30 AM IST.  

Current Standings: The Sacramento Kings currently stand 15th in the Western Conference with a 19-53 record, while the Charlotte Hornets are 10th in the East with a 37-34 record.

Head-to-Head Record: The Hornets had been in control in the match-up against the Kings with a 39-32 record.  Although the Kings found some redemption wins in recent seasons, the Hornets won their latest match-up in the 2025-26 season.  The Hornets scored 105 points per game in the last five meetings and won two games, while the Kings recorded three wins with 118.2 points average. 

Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Brandon Miller 20.4 5.0 3.4 1.1/0.8
DeMar DeRozan 18.2 2.9 4.1 1.1/0.3

The Charlotte Hornets will enter the game as favorites due to their current form, chemistry on the floor, and improved defence. We are backing the Charlotte Hornets to win the encounter.

Charlotte Hornets to win and cover the spread (-17.5)

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