The Monday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. The Kings (1-4) hired head coach Mike Brown to fix their defensive issue, but still rank in the bottom third of the league in efficiency on that end of the floor. On Saturday, Sacramento built a 22-point halftime lead and held on down the stretch for a 119-113 home victory versus Miami.
Sacramento G Kevin Huerter nailed 7-for-8 from the three-point line and finished with a team high 27 points. De'Aaron Fox chipped in 17 points and 13 assists for the Kings, who shot a sizzling 55 percent from the field.
The Charlotte Hornets lost F Miles Bridges to a domestic violence suspension in the offseason and are playing well for head coach Steve Clifford. On Saturday, Charlotte spoiled Steph Curry's homecoming during a 120-113 overtime victory versus Golden State. The Hornets (3-3) led by as many as 15 points and limited the Warriors to six points in the extra session.
Charlotte F P.J. Washington matched a game-high with 31 points on 13-for-23 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Dennis Smith Jr. added 13 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists for the Hornets.
Recent Betting Trends
- Kings are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.
- Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
- Over is 5-2 in Kings last 7 road games.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Hornets last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Free NBA Pick:
Sacramento Kings -1