Kings vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026, 2:10AM | Published: Mar 11, 2026, 4:00PM
The Sacramento Kings will sqaure off with the favoured Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Thursday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
With star players DeMar DeRozan, Maxime Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa, the Kings are looking to overcome a Hornets team that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kings vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Sacramento vs Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Hornets an 86% chance of defeating the Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Kings $7.25, Hornets $1.10
- Line: Kings +14.5 ($1.91), Hornets -14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Kings at $7.25 and the Hornets at $1.10.
The Kings are listed as 14.5-point underdogs against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Hornets (-14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kings (+14.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Kings vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $7.25 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Our Kings vs Hornets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Hornets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kings to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Kings vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Hornets at Golden 1 Center on Thursday is the Hornets winning 118-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sacramento vs Charlotte game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Kings vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Hornets at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs Charlotte predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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