Charlotte Hornets at Sacramento Kings: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

Charlotte Hornets are on a Western Conference road trip. They are visiting Sacramento Kings tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain), Cody Martin (right knee procedure), and Mark Williams ( left ankle Sprain) are out for Charlotte Hornets. Terry Rozier (hip contusion) is out from day to day. Sacramento Kings have no injuries.

The Kings average 117.8 points per game, the second-best mark in the league behind the Boston Celtics (118.2). Charlotte Hornets allow 117,4 points a game.

LaMelo Ball has been spectacular since returning from injury, averaging 27.0 points, 6.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds in three games since his return. De’Aaron Fox is leading the Kings in scoring at 22.6 points per game. Fox was forced to leave the first meeting between Charlotte and Sacramento this season due to injury.

Charlotte Hornets have lost eight straight games. Sacramento has won two straight and 16 of their last 24 games after starting the season 0-4. The Kings are playing their first home game after a six game Eastern Conference road trip.

Charlotte Hornets are playing at Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, December 21st at 10:30 p.m. ET.