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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Kings

The Houston Rockets take the court against the Sacramento Kings in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Expecting Rockets to Win Big

We’re really sweet on the Rockets who are -12 on the spread. They should enjoy a huge win against the Kings and cover the line at -110.

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Rockets Beat Kings in their Last H2H Battle

Houston Rockets won their previous game by a 115-101 scoreline. It was on the road against Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Kevin Durant tallied 31 points, while Reed Sheppard put up 28 and Jabari Smith 22.

Sacramento Kings have lost on their last five outings. In a recent home game at Golden 1 Center, they were turned over 98-93 by Portland Trail Blazers. Dennis Schroeder scored 21 points, Maxime Raynaud recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan had 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Kings saw the former win. It was a 121-95 scoreline at Toyota Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Kings have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Kings logo Kings 6 22 0.214 111 121.9 -10.9 3-9 3-13 1-3 4-19 1-9 5L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.8 points, 49.0 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 8.2 steals and 6.5 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.4 points and 37.3 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 24.0 points, Amen Thompson 8.3 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 5.5 assists, while Reed Sheppard averages 2.7 (40.3%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.7 points, 41.3 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 10.0 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 72.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 118.8 points and 47.6 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 17.0 points, Maxime Raynaud 7.3 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 8.9 assists, while Zach LaVine has an average of 1.8 (38.3%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

Rockets should enjoy a substantial victory in this NBA matchup and that’s why we’re taking the -12 about them on the spread. Bank on our pick to cover the line at -110.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Rockets vs Kings stats:

  • The +12 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 11 of their last 20 games.

Rockets -12 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Maxime Raynaud Under 13.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Maxime Raynaud (Kings) has averaged 8.4 points in the past 5 home games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -118 that he doesn’t cover the line.

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Kevin Durant Over 25.5 Points -111 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has totaled an average of 29.4 points in the past 5 games on the road. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -111.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -12
Totals Over 226.5
Player Points Maxime Raynaud Under 13.5

Our same game parlay pick is Rockets -12 on the spread, Over 226.5 and Maxime Raynaud (Kings) to score Under 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 124 - 109 Kings logo Kings

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Rockets winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 124-109 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rockets Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -667 about Houston Rockets which reflects they have a 87% chance of winning this NBA game. Sacramento Kings are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +480.

12 is where the spread lies, with total points being 226.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 226.5, there are odds of -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Kevin Durant is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -111 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -115.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-111
Under 25.5
-115
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-112
Under 24.5
-114
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 19.5
-108
Under 19.5
-119
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 7.5
-116
Under 7.5
-114
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-101
Under 6.5
-132
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-122
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+114
Under 4.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-118
Under 9.5
-112
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+109
Under 7.5
-145
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+104
Under 7.5
-135
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 7.5
-119
Under 7.5
-111
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Can Kings Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The Kings have come up short in four consecutive outings at Golden 1 Center. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 106.90 points per contest and conceding 122.00.

The Rockets have a 6-4 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 118.50 points per contest and giving up 112.90.

In their most recent matchup at Golden 1 Center, the Kings got the better of the Rockets 132-127. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Golden 1 Center, the Kings have collected six wins, with the Rockets owning four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 2-8 228.90 106.90 122.00 7 3
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 6-4 231.40 118.50 112.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 24 36.66 420 126 17.5 5.3 0.4 7.5 0.6 1.3
Kevin Durant 22 35.37 561 88 25.5 4.0 2.1 5.0 1.0 1.0
Alperen Sengun 22 35.33 490 155 22.3 7.0 0.9 9.8 1.0 1.5

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 13 37.62 196 21 15.1 1.6 1.3 7.0 1.8 1.5
Domantas Sabonis 11 33.18 189 41 17.2 3.7 0.4 12.3 0.2 1.2
DeMar DeRozan 28 33.01 507 92 18.1 3.3 0.9 3.3 0.3 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Suns 98-117 Rockets
03 Dec NBA
Kings 95-121 Rockets
01 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-133 Jazz
30 Nov NBA
Rockets 129-101 Jazz
26 Nov NBA
Rockets 104-100 Warriors

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

20 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings
18 Dec NBA
Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
08 Dec NBA
Kings 105-116 Pacers
06 Dec NBA
Kings 127-111 Heat
03 Dec NBA
Kings 95-121 Rockets
30 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 115-107 Kings
28 Nov NBA
Kings 119-128 Jazz
26 Nov NBA
Suns 112-100 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Wizards 5 21 0.192 112.7 126.2 -13.5 2-9 3-12 1-3 3-16 4-6 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Kings 6 22 0.214 111 121.9 -10.9 3-9 3-13 1-3 4-19 1-9 5L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 21 0.192 112.7 126.2 -13.5 2-9 3-12 1-3 3-16 4-6 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Kings 6 22 0.214 111 121.9 -10.9 3-9 3-13 1-3 4-19 1-9 5L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Rockets 17 8 0.68 120.9 111.6 9.3 8-2 9-6 2-3 10-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 18 10 0.643 119.2 114.3 4.9 10-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 12 0.586 114.6 112.9 1.7 8-7 9-5 3-5 15-8 3-7 1L
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Kings 6 22 0.214 111 121.9 -10.9 3-9 3-13 1-3 4-19 1-9 5L
Wizards 5 21 0.192 112.7 126.2 -13.5 2-9 3-12 1-3 3-16 4-6 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak