Charlotte at Sacramento

The Hornets are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning 17 of their last 22 games. They are 10-1 in their last 11 road contests. Charlotte has scored at least 123 points in more than half of these past 11 away games. Sacramento gives up 121 points per game, third-worst in the NBA. The Kings have the second-worst defensive field goal percentage, too. Sacramento won its second straight game, coming from 20 points down to beat the Pacers, 114-109, at home last night. The Kings defeated the Bulls at home in their previous game. Even with those victories, the Kings are just 16-50 and 4-19 in their last 23 games. The Hornets are a major step up for the Kings, especially with how well Charlotte has been playing. The Hornets overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Trail Blazers, 103-101, at Portland last night. Charlotte has covered in eight of the past nine meetings against teams with losing records. Take the Hornets.