Published Mar 23, 7:07am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 23, 7:07am ET
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Updated Mar 23, 10:03am ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Sacramento Kings. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Kings pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | -16.5 (-111) |
| Sacramento Kings | +16.5 (-111) |
Following a three-point loss to the Spurs, Charlotte has won its last three games. The team's latest triumph was a 124-101 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The Hornets built a 12-point lead going into the break. And a 15-6 run in the third quarter extended the lead to 21, allowing the home team to cruise to an easy victory.
LaMelo Ball was one of six players in double figures. He scored a team-high 29 points on 7-of-14 shooting from 3-point range. Brandon Miller finished with 22 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
The Kings snapped their recent two-game losing streak with a 126-122 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
Sacramento led by three points in the fourth quarter. Then, Malik Monk, who scored 10 points in the period, hit a pair of 3-pointers and two free throws in the final minutes to help the Kings earn their first home win against Brooklyn since Dec. 11, 2023.
Monk powered the offense with 32 points and six assists. Maxime Raynaud contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 10 of his 13 shot attempts.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hornets have won 12 of the previous 18 meetings in this series, and Sacramento is just 3-17 across its last 20 road outings.
Pick: Charlotte Hornets
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Charlotte Hornets
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