Hornets vs. Kings Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 24

The Charlotte Hornets (37-34) will attempt to build on a three-game winning run when hosting the Sacramento Kings (19-53) on March 24, 2026 at Spectrum Center.

Tuesday's matchup between the Hornets and the Kings features the Hornets as massive 17.5-point favorites. The matchup's point total is 231.5.

Hornets vs. Kings Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 231.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -17.5
• Moneyline: Hornets (-2000), Kings (+1040)

How to watch Hornets vs. Kings

• TV Channel: FDSSE, NBCS-CA

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Kings

• The Hornets' 71 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 231.5 points 28 times.
• The Kings and their opponents have combined to score more than 231.5 points in 36 of 72 games this season.
• These teams are scoring 227.1 points per game between them, 4.4 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams allow 233.1 points per game combined, 1.6 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Hornets vs. Kings

• Charlotte has compiled a 43-27-1 ATS record so far this year.
• The Hornets have won their only game this season when playing as at least 17.5-point favorites.
• The Kings have put together a 28-41-2 ATS record so far this year.
• Sacramento has won each of its two games this season when playing as at least 17.5-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Hornets are 21-12-1 against the spread and 17-17 overall.
• At home, Charlotte is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 17.5-point favorite or more.
• This season away from home, the Kings are 13-20-1 against the spread and 6-28 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Kings

• The Hornets have a 21-5 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 80.8% of those games).
• This season, the Kings have been the underdog 63 times and won 13, or 20.6%, of those games.
• Charlotte has played as a moneyline favorite of -2000 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
• Sacramento has played as an underdog of +1040 or more once this season and lost that game.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Hornets have an implied win probability of 95.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Kings

• Pick ATS: Hornets (- 17.5)
• Pick OU: Over (231.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 130 - Kings 109
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