The Hornets will play the Kings on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Sacramento Kings set for Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 82.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Sacramento Kings is 92.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 3-13 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings start this matchup with a 11-5 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 24th (110.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Sacramento Kings stand at 8th averaging 117.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.1 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 6th in the league. The Sacramento Kings currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 3-5 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Sacramento Kings possess a 5-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 7-24 overall record, while the Sacramento Kings have a 19-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, me hearties! Today be the day when the Charlotte Hornets set sail to face the Sacramento Kings in their own lair...(Arrr!)
The fans in Sacramento be a wild bunch, shoutin' and screamin' for their beloved Kings...(Arrr!) They be known for their rowdy behavior and passion for the game, creatin' an electric atmosphere in the arena...(Arrr!)
The Charlotte Hornets be strugglin' this season, with a dismal 7-24 overall standin'...(Arrr!) Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings be holdin' their own with a respectable 19-12 record...(Arrr!)
In the Eastern Southeast Division, the Hornets be sportin' a lackluster 3-5 record...(Arrr!) The Kings, on the other hand, be faring slightly better in the Western Pacific Division with a 5-4 standing...(Arrr!)
The Hornets be averagin' 110.0 points per game, but the Kings be scorin' a mighty 117.5 points...(Arrr!) It be a clash of offensive prowess, me hearties, as these two teams set sail on the court...(Arrr!)
So, me mateys, see you courtside at today's game as the Hornets take on the Kings...(Arrr!) Before ye go, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...(Arrr!) And don't forget to look at this game's prop bets below, for some extra pirate excitement...(Arrr!)
Best Hornets at Kings Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Sacramento Kings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Sacramento Kings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Sacramento Kings are -14.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +14.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Sacramento Kings are the -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +775 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Kings
1/02/24 10:10pm EST | +14.5 -105-14.5 -115 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +14.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -14.5 Sacramento Kings favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings Prop Bets
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Hornets
Kings
Game to Overtime
1/02/24 10:10pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 108.5 o -110108.5 u -115Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 124.5 o -110124.5 u -115Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
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De'Aaron Fox
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Domantas Sabonis
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Harrison Barnes
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Keegan Murray
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
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Malik Monk
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Nick Richards
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1409.5 u +105Bet |
Terry Rozier
Points Scored
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
De'Aaron Fox
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Domantas Sabonis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 43.5 o -11543.5 u -115Bet |
Harrison Barnes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
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Keegan Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 33.5 o +11033.5 u -145Bet |
Nick Richards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
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Terry Rozier
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at SAC 1/02/24 10:10pm EST | 35.5 o -10535.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| pb - Sacramento Kings | 46 | 36 | 0.561 | +18.0 | 24-17 | 22-19 | 10-7 | 30-22 | 116.6 | 114.8 | +1.8 | W1 | 4-6 |
| e - Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +43.0 | 11-30 | 10-31 | 6-10 | 14-38 | 106.6 | 116.8 | -10.2 | W1 | 3-7 |
Charlotte Hornets & Sacramento Kings Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +12500 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Sacramento Kings Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.