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The Charlotte Hornets will visit the Sacramento Kings in the second of two meetings this season. Sacramento won their first meeting by a score of 115-108 in Charlotte earlier this season.
The 7-23 Hornets have the worst record in the entire NBA and are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. Charlotte has been a bottom-five unit on both sides of the ball as they rank 25th in points per game and 30th in offensive rating, while defensively they rank 28th in opponents points per game and 27th in defensive rating.
The 16-12 Kings are tied for fifth in the Western Conference as they have won 13 of their past 19 games after starting the season 3-6. Sacramento have been great offensively this season, ranking second in points per game and sixth in offensive rating. They have not had the same success on the less flashy side of the ball, however, as they rank 21st in opponents points per game and 16th in defensive rating.
The Hornets are 3-12 on the road, while the Kings are 8-4 at home.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings Match Details
Fixture: Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings
Date and Time: Monday, December 19th, 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Hornets will be without forward Cody Martin, who remains out following a left knee procedure. Martin was injured in the first minute of action this season. Charlotte will also be without point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and rookie center Mark Williams as both players are dealing with left ankle sprains. Starting shooting guard Terry Rozier is listed as doubtful with a right hip contusion.
The Sacramento Kings, who have been one of the healthiest teams this season, will be at full strength.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Hornets vs. Kings Betting Odds and Spread
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
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Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings Starting 5s
Hornets - PG LaMelo Ball, SG Kelly Oubre Jr., SF Gordon Hayward, PF P.J. Washington, C Mason Plumlee
Kings - PG De'Aaron Fox, SG Kevin Huerter, SF Keegan Murray, PF Harrison Barnes, C Domantas Sabonis
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Prediction
The Hornets are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak in which they have lost by an average of 11.0 points per game. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings' eight home wins this season have come by an average margin of 13.8 points per game. Look for the Kings to hand the Hornets another loss as they win by at least eleven points.
Prediction: Sacramento Kings -10 (-110)
