Kings vs. Hornets Spread Pick 10/31/22

Sacramento Kings (1-4 SU, 3-1-1 ATS) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-3 SU, 4-2-0
ATS)
When: Monday, October 31st, 7:00 PM (ET)
Where: Spectrum Center, NC, Charlotte
TV: BSCR

Point Spread: SAC -1.0/ CHA -1
Total: 233.0
Money Line: Sacramento Kings -117/ -103

Notable Injuries

Kings

• Kevin Huerter (Probable) Shoulder

Hornets

• Terry Rozier (Doubtful) Ankle
• Cody Martin (Doubtful) Quad
• LaMelo Ball (Out) Ankle

Recent Form

So far, the Kings have put together an overall record of 1-4, while going 3-1-1 vs the spread.
Across the team’s previous 3 games, they have gone 1-2 straight-up and 2-1 vs the spread.

The Kings are coming off a 119-113 win over the Heat. This away win came despite entering the
game as the 4-point underdogs. Sacramento benefited from holding a substantial first-half lead,
as the Heat actually outscored the Kings in the second half. Leading the team in scoring was
Kevin Huerter, as he contributed 27 points while hitting 72.7% of his shots.

So far, the Hornets have put together an overall record of 3-3, while going 4-2-0 vs the
spread. Across the team’s previous 3 games, they have gone 1-2 straight-up and 2-1 vs the
spread.

Charlotte is going for yet another win, as they previously defeated the Warriors at home. With
the 120-113 victory, they also covered the spread as 10 point underdogs. Charlotte went on to win
the game, as they led by 12 heading into halftime. In the win, P.J. Washington led the team in
scoring with 31 points on a field goal percentage of 56.5%.

The Historicals

Going back to last season, the Kings and Hornets split their season series, with each team
picking up a win at home. The average point total across the two games was 241.5 points. In last
year’s head-to-head meetings, the Kings averaged 131.5 points per game vs Charlotte, which was an
increase over their season-long average. While the Kings saw a boost in scoring, the Hornets
averaged 117.0 points per contest in head-to-head meeting vs Sacramento. This figure was similar
to season-long average. In terms of betting vs the spread, the Hornets have gone 4-1, but the
Kings actually have a positive scoring differential. In these meetings, Sacramento has averaged
121 points per contest, while allowing 118. Sacramento and Charlotte averaged a combined 239
points per game in these games, leading to an over-under mark of 4-1.

Analysis

This season, the Sacramento offense is ranked 16th in the NBA in scoring at 114.2 points per
game. The Kings come into the game as one of the league’s better 3-point shooting teams,
connecting at a rate of 13.6 made 3’s per game. If the Sacramento offense is going to improve,
they would benefit from attacking the basket and generating looks at the line. So far, they are
ranked just 18th in made free-throws per game.

On defense, the Kings will look for some improved play, as they are currently the 29th ranked
unit in points allowed per game.

A key matchup to watch is if the teams leading scorer De’Aaron Fox will be limited at all by
the Hornets, who are on the NBA’s top teams at limiting the scoring of opposing point-guards.

Charlotte will look to continue with their strong offensive play, as they are averaging 118.5
points per game (5th). Coming into today’s game, the Hornets will be looking to improve their
3-point shooting numbers, as they are averaging just 11.8 made 3’s per game. One reason that they
are still scoring at a high rate, is the fact that they are ranked 4th in the NBA in possessions
per contest. These increased opportunites have helped make up for the lack of outside
shooting.

Defensively, Charlotte has had its problems giving up an average of 114.89 points per game
(25th).

One thing to watch will be if Gordon Hayward will be able to take advantage of his matchup vs
the Kings. Last year, they were ranked just 4th in points allowed to small-forwards.

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Betting Trends

• Kings are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.
• Kings are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Monday games.
• Hornets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
• Hornets are 46-15-1 ATS in their last 62 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Ignore the Kings record. They’re a good team who have had some tough losses versus excellent
competition. They win tonight in Charlotte!