The Sacramento Kings look to snap their three-game losing streak.

Sacramento is 36-40 and currently sits 10th in the Western Conference. The Kings are clinging to the final play-in tournament spot, holding just a one-game lead over the Phoenix Suns. They're 17-21 on the road and are 0-3 so far on their current six-game road trip. Meanwhile, their defense has been trending downward.

Charlotte is 19-57 and second to last in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets are 12-26 at home, with inconsistency on both ends of the court. This marks the first game of a three-game homestand, and Charlotte will be eager to play the spoiler against the Kings.

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Sacramento Kings

Charlotte Hornets

The Kings face the Hornets in this Western Conference versus Eastern Conference matchup. Sacramento is 3-7 in its last 10 games, struggling with inconsistency. The Kings have played several Eastern Conference teams recently, suffering close losses against playoff-bound opponents. Their offense has been inconsistent, and they need to clean things up on both ends of the court.

In their last game, Sacramento lost to the worst team in the East, the Washington Wizards, 116-111. It was a close first half, but the Kings fell behind by 14 points and couldn't complete the comeback in the fourth quarter. They shot 42% from the field and were outscored 17-10 in made three-pointers. However, Sacramento did well getting to the free-throw line and had six players score in double figures. The Kings need to be more efficient from the field and improve their three-point defense.

The Hornets are 2-8 in their last 10 games and have scored under 100 points in two of their last four outings. Recently, they've had a mix of close losses and double-digit defeats. While their defense has shown slight improvement, they must become more efficient offensively.

In their last game, Charlotte fell to the Indiana Pacers, 119-105. The Hornets played well in the first half, trailing by just eight points. The second half was competitive, but they ultimately came up short. Charlotte shot an impressive 52% from the field but lost the game due to 18 turnovers and a 10-18 deficit in made three-pointers. To turn things around, they need to maintain their scoring efficiency while taking better care of the ball.

Best Bet: Sacramento Spread

The Kings desperately need this game. With only six games left in the season, four of which are against playoff-bound teams, every win matters. Both teams have struggled defensively, but Sacramento takes better care of the ball and is the more efficient shooting team. Plus, after losing to the worst team in the East, the Kings will definitely play with a chip on their shoulder.