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Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Sacramento Kings
Charlotte Hornets
Sacramento Aims to Play Spoiler for Charlotte’s Playoff Push
- The Sacramento Kings are 15-50 this season and are on a 1-game winning streak.
- The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Phoenix Suns 99-111 in their last outing, ending their 10-game road winning streak.
- In the last five head-to-head matches between the Kings and Hornets, the Kings won 3 games and the Hornets won 2 games.
Tournament: NBA 2025-26 Season | Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | Tip Off: 07:30:00
Live Streaming: NBA League Pass
Charlotte Hornets to win and cover the spread (-11.5)
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Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 5.60 | 1.13 |
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Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings delivered an energetic performance in their last match against the Chicago Bulls, rolling to a 126-110 victory. Russell Westbrook was the engine of the offense with a historic 208th career triple-double posting 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, breaking his own all-time NBA record.
Rookie center Maxine Raynaud was superb, adding 26 points and 11 rebounds to anchor the frontcourt, while Malik Monk came off the bench to contribute a team-high 30 points. Daeqwon Plowden chipped in 16 points and Precious Achiuwa added 13 as the Kings dominated the paint, outscoring the Bulls 68-36 in the restricted area.
Russell Westbrook continues to orchestrate with 6.5 APG and 1.3 steals, and Maxime Raynaud provides a strong interior presence. Playing at the Golden 1 Center before their home fans, the Kings will look to turn the momentum of their recent win into another statement victory.
The Kings on average score 110.5 points per game, they score 46.7% from the field and are ranked 24th in the league, and 34.9% from the arc and are ranked 30th in the league. The Kings grab 40.9 rebounds per game and are ranked 27th in the season.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a narrow 99-111 defeat against the Phoenix Suns, a game that ended their remarkable 10-game road winning streak, the longest since the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 22 points, while Miles Bridges contributed 16 points. Brandon Miller added 11 in the first half before fading late, and Kon Knueppel chipped in 15 points despite a tough shooting night from three.
The Hornets led at halftime by two but were undone in the third quarter, and the Suns pulled away in the fourth. Charlotte remains resilient and has gone 16-5 in their last 21 games following a shaky 4-14 start to the season.
At 32-33 and 10th in the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are fighting hard to secure a play-in position. LaMelo Ball is their catalyst with 19.3 PPG and a league-leading 7.3 APG , dazzling with his creative playmaking on every possession.
Kon Knueppel has become one of the most prolific three-point shooters in the league this season, leading the NBA with 224 makes from deep. Miles Bridges provides relentless energy and scoring on the wing, while Moussa Diabate anchors the paint. Charlotte's Offensive Rating of 118.7 ranks 4th in the NBA, making them a genuine threat on any court.
The Hornets on average score 116.1 points per game, they score 45.9% from the field and are ranked 13th in the league, and 37.0% from the arc and are ranked 8th in the league. The Hornets grab 45.3 rebounds per game and are ranked 10th in the season.
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Daeqwon Plowden |
| SF | Nique Clifford |
| PF | Precious Achiuwa |
| C | Maxime Raynaud |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Lamelo Ball |
| SG | Kon Knueppel |
| SF | Brandon Miller |
| PF | Miles Bridges |
| C | Moussa Diabate |
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Match Prediction & Analysis
The Sacramento Kings will host the Charlotte Hornets at the Golden 1 Center in what promises to be a compelling cross-conference clash. Sacramento enters off a morale-boosting win over the Bulls and will look to make it back-to-back victories on their home floor.
The Hornets arrive as one of the hottest teams over the last month, riding a surging 16-5 run and the electric play of LaMelo Ball, though their road winning streak was just snapped. Both teams have something to prove to the Kings for pride and positive development, the Hornets to reset and extend their playoff push.
Current Standings:
The Sacramento Kings are 15-50 this season. They are 5th in the Pacific Division and 15th in the Western Conference.
The Charlotte Hornets are 32-33 this season. They are 4th in the Southeast Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference.
Head-to-Head Record:
In the last five head-to-head matches, the Sacramento Kings won 3 games and the Charlotte Hornets won 2 games. The Kings have averaged 120.2 points per game against the Hornets in these meetings, while the Charlotte Hornets averaged 121.8 points per game against the Kings.
Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | 15.5 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 1.3/0.2 |
| Brandon Miller | 20.6 | 5 | 3.4 | 1.1/0.8 |
SACRAMENTO KINGS vs CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Winning Prediction
The Hornets bring far superior form, a top-tier offensive rating, and the playmaking brilliance of LaMelo Ball into this contest. Despite the Kings' home advantage and their fresh win over the Bulls, Charlotte's firepower and hunger to bounce back after ending their road streak make them the clear favourites for this matchup.
Charlotte Hornets to win and cover the spread (-11.5)
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