Kings vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Friday, April 4

Can the Sacramento Kings help themselves out and pick up a win on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets?

The Kings once looked like a lock to make the play-in tournament in the Western Conference, but they have slipped to the No. 10 seed in the West by losing seven of their last 10 (and three straight).

Now, the Kings are just one game up on the Phoenix Suns (who play Boston on Friday) for the final play-in spot.

Luckily, the Charlotte Hornets are not trying to win right now. Charlotte shut down LaMelo Ball for the season last month, and it only has 19 wins all season as it aims to improve its chances in the NBA’s draft lottery.

So, should bettors trust the Kings as road favorites tonight? It’s hard to say since they just lost to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Here’s a breakdown of the odds, players to watch in the prop market and my prediction for this crucial matchup for Sacramento.

Kings vs. Hornets Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Spread

Kings -11 (-110)
Hornets +11 (-110)

Moneyline

Kings: -550
Hornets: +410

Total

217 (Over -110/Under -110)

Kings vs. Hornets How to Watch

Date: Friday, April 4
Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Spectrum Center
How to Watch (TV): FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, NBC Sports California
Kings record: 36-40
Hornets record: 19-57

Kings vs. Hornets Injury Reports

Kings Injury Report

Devin Carter – questionable
Isaiah Crawford – out
Mason Jones – out
Jake LaRavia – out

Hornets Injury Report

LaMelo Ball – out
Brandon Miller – out
Grant Williams – out
Mark Williams – probable
Tre Mann – out
Damion Baugh – out
Seth Curry – probable
Taj Gibson – probable
Josh Green – out
Nick Smith Jr. – questionable

Kings vs. Hornets Best NBA Prop Bets

Sacramento Kings Best NBA Prop Bet

DeMar DeRozan OVER 5.5 Assists (+120)

Kings wing DeMar DeRozan has taken on a major playmaking role in this offense as of late, averaging 6.1 assists per game in 18 contests since the start of March. DeRozan has also cleared this line in five of his last six games, posting four games with eight or more assists.

He’s a solid target against a tanking Charlotte team that is 24th in defensive rating over its last 10 games and 16th overall in opponent assists per game in the 2024-25 season.

DeRozan is averaging 10.3 potential assists per game over his last 10 matchups.

Kings vs. Hornets Prediction and Pick

I can’t get behind the Kings as double-digit road favorites right now, as they are just 7-11-1 against the spread in that spot this season and have been one of the worst teams in the NBA over their last 10 games.

Not only is Sacramento on a three-game losing streak, but it has slipped to 22nd in the NBA in net rating over its last 10 – just two spots better than the Hornets. Charlotte (24th in net rating) is actively trying to lose games, especially with LaMelo Ball shut down for the season.

The Hornets have still done a solid job of covering the spread as home underdogs (19-13-1 this season), and I think they can hang around in this matchup.

While the Kings are in the driver’s seat to earn a play-in spot (they control their own destiny), they aren’t worth betting as an 11-point favorite.

Pick: Hornets +11 (-110 at DraftKings)

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