Hornets vs. Kings: Top Prop Bets for NBA Action on March 24, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets host the Sacramento Kings on March 24, 2026. Filmogaz.com lists Charlotte as a 17.5-point favorite. The game total is set at 231.5 points.

Game context

The matchup features a high spread and a lofty total. These lines influence several Top Prop Bets for NBA Action on March 24, 2026.

LaMelo Ball — 2+ points in the first three minutes (-127)

Ball often attacks early in games. He averages 2.6 points in the first three minutes this season.

His first-three-minute usage rate sits at 31.8 percent. He has scored at least two points in the opening three minutes in 38 of 58 starts.

• Success rate in starts: 65%.
• Recent form: 8 of his last 10 games entering Tuesday.
• Hornets implied first-quarter total on Filmogaz.com: 32.5 points.
• Kings defensive rating rank this season: 28th.

With a weak Sacramento defense and a healthy early offensive role, Ball is likely to get quick chances.

DeMar DeRozan — Under 18.5 points (-107)

DeRozan has hit more than 18.5 points only three times in his last 12 games. That trend supports the under.

Russell Westbrook is out tonight with a foot injury. Even with Westbrook sidelined last Sunday, DeRozan scored just 10 points in 31 minutes.

• Usage rate in that game: 14%.
• Opposing team then: Brooklyn Nets, 24th in defensive rating since the All-Star break.
• Hornets defensive rating since the break: 6th.
• Kings standing: last place in the Western Conference.

The Kings appear disengaged and short-handed. DeRozan may defer shots to Sacramento’s younger players.

Quick reference

These Top Prop Bets reflect usage patterns, recent form, and matchup context. Bettors looking at Hornets vs. Kings on March 24, 2026 should weigh availability and team defense.