The Charlotte Hornets (37-34) are 17.5-point favorites on the spread vs. the Sacramento Kings (19-53) for tonight’s game at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Kings will be shorthanded for this matchup, seemingly increasing the potential for a blowout.
Below, we’ll break down our Kings vs. Hornets prediction and picks for Tuesday night’s game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
{{nba_offer_banner="/style-system/ui-components-playbook"}}
Kings vs. Hornets Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Kings have struggled mightily on defense as losses continue to pile up. Per NBA Advanced Stats, they have the third-worst defensive rating in the league (119.8). Along the way, they've given up the second-highest field-goal percentage (49.4%).
Making things even more difficult for the Kings on Tuesday is that the Hornets have the fifth-best offensive rating (117.9). They've thrived from behind the arc, posting the third-highest 3-point percentage (38.0%).
Kings vs. Hornets Spread, Over/Under
The Hornets enter Tuesday’s game as 17.5-point favorites at home, returning a 1.06x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Kings are underdogs on the road with a 9.09x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Charlotte Hornets -17.5
- Over/Under: 229.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Hornets 1.06x | Kings 9.09x
Team Picks data is live as of writing and is subject to change.
Kings vs. Hornets Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Kings vs. Hornets injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
- PF Precious Achiuwa (back): Questionable
- SG Nique Clifford (foot): OUT
- PG Killian Hayes (foot): Questionable
- F Keegan Murray (ankle): OUT
- SG Daeqwon Plowden (foot): Probable
- PG Russell Westbrook (foot): OUT
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- SF-SG Kon Knueppel (back): Probable
Kings vs. Hornets Prediction on Spread – 3/24/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Kings vs. Hornets prediction on the spread for Tuesday, March 24 on PrizePicks.
- The Hornets are 22-12 against the spread at home, including 10-4 ATS as a home favorite.
- The Kings are 13-21 ATS on the road.
- The Hornets have won three straight games, with each victory coming by at least 19 points. All three of those games were played in Charlotte.
- Charlotte beat the Kings 117-109 in Sacramento earlier this month. The Kings were able to keep the game close because F DeMar DeRozan exploded for 39 points on 17-for-22 shooting from the field.
- The potential absence of Achiuwa would be significant because he's averaged 16.0 points and 9.6 rebounds over the last 15 games.
Kings vs. Hornets Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/24/26
Here are top Kings vs. Hornets picks to target for Tuesday, March 24. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks are headlined by PG LaMelo Ball and C Moussa Diabate.
Hornets PG LaMelo Ball vs. Kings Projection: 20 Points
- Ball scored at least 20 points in six of the last eight games. During that span, he's averaged 22.9 points.
- The Kings allow the second-highest 3-point percentage (37.3%) in the NBA. That puts them in a tough spot against Ball, who attempts 9.8 triples a game.
- Not only does the Hornets’ star guard jack up a lot of 3-pointers, but he makes them at a rate of 36.7%. That puts him on pace to shoot at least 35.0% from deep in five of his six NBA seasons.
- Ball went 6-for-13 on his 3-point attempts on his way to scoring 30 points against the Kings in their last meeting.
{{nba_offer_banner="/style-system/ui-components-playbook"}}
Hornets C Moussa Diabate vs. Kings Projection: 8.5 Points
- Diabate has scored 8 or fewer points in eight of his last 10 games.
- Known for his rebounding prowess, the hard-working big man only averages 5.1 shot attempts.
- Diabate also doesn’t get to the charity stripe often, averaging 2.4 free throws a game and making them at just a 66.9% clip.
- In his last meeting with the Kings, the 24-year-old only scored 2 points despite playing 34 minutes.
Kings C Maxime Raynaud vs. Hornets Projection: 8.5 Rebounds
- Kings C Maxime Raynaud has averaged 7.7 rebounds over his last six games.
- The breakout big man has seen his production decline recently because of the return of Kings C Dylan Cardwell from injury. Over his last five games, Cardwell averaged 7.4 rebounds in just 17 minutes a night.
- The Hornets give up the fewest rebounds per game (39.5) in the league.
- Cardwell didn't play the last time these two teams met. Still, Raynaud posted just 6 rebounds.
Make Kings vs. Hornets Picks on PrizePicks
Ball has the potential to score in bunches against a Kings team that is among the worst in the league on the defensive end. While Raynaud has filled an important role for the Kings because of injuries, it might be difficult for him to pile up rebounds based on this matchup.
You can make your Kings vs. Hornets picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks to earn real money. Just pick players, predict More or Less on their projected stats, and cash in if you’re correct. With Team Picks, make predictions on winners, spreads, and over/unders, now available in 35 states.
Stick around with the Playbook for continued NBA predictions, picks, and news every day until the 2026 NBA Finals.
