Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/11
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The game will start at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBCS. The Hornets have a record of 32-33, while the Kings sit at 15-50. This matchup is part of the NBA regular season.
Charlotte’s head coach, Charles Lee, has led his team to a 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Sacramento, coached by Doug Christie, is 15th in the Western Conference. The Hornets are aiming to end their two-game losing streak, and the Kings are looking to build on their recent win.
Hornets vs Kings Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Betting Odds: Hornets -12.5 (-111), Kings +12.5 (-110)
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Phoenix Suns by 12 points, scoring 99 with a field goal percentage of 42.0%. In that game, LaMelo Ball stood out with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
On the season, the Hornets are averaging 115.9 points per game, ranking 12th in the league. They excel in three-point shooting, making 16.0 threes per game, which ranks them second. Defensively, they allow 112.5 points per game, which is 10th best.
Key players for the Hornets include Brandon Miller, who averages 20.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. LaMelo Ball adds 19.3 points and 7.3 assists per game. Kon Knueppel contributes 19.2 points and shoots 48.9% from the field.
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
The Sacramento Kings recently played three home games with mixed outcomes. They defeated the Chicago Bulls by 16 points, scoring 126 points. However, they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns, allowing 133 and 114 points, respectively.
The Kings’ season stats highlight some areas for improvement. They rank 29th in points per game with an average of 110.6. Their three-point shooting is also struggling, ranking last in makes and attempts per game.
The team is dealing with injuries to key players. Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and De’Andre Hunter are out for the rest of the season. Keegan Murray and Dylan Cardwell are also sidelined with injuries.
BTB Betting Pick
The Hornets are favored by 12.5 points against the Kings. Charlotte scores 115.9 points per game and allows 112.5, while Sacramento scores 110.6 and allows 121.1. Given the Kings’ defensive struggles, the Hornets should cover the spread. The projected score is Hornets 120, Kings 105.
The over/under for the game is set at 227.5 points. With the Hornets’ solid offense and the Kings’ defensive issues, the total is likely to go over. The projected total score is 225 points, suggesting a close call, but the over seems more likely.