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  8. Lineups
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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Kings vs Rockets

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

Expect Rockets to Win Big

There’s a case for taking the -112 that the Rockets can overcome the -14.5 against the Kings. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Kings 111-98 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Sacramento Kings got the win in their previous game. A 123-114 triumph occurred on the road at FedExForum when playing Memphis Grizzlies. Russell Westbrook tallied 25 points, while Precious Achiuwa put up 22 and Daeqwon Plowden 19.

Houston Rockets won their last game which was at home. It was a 125-105 triumph at Toyota Center against Utah Jazz. Jabari Smith scored 31 points, Amen Thompson managed 20, while Kevin Durant registered 18 points and 12 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings have claimed consecutive wins over the Rockets. Both victories were achieved at Golden 1 Center, with a 125-124 (OT) followed by a 111-98 scoreline. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Kings victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Kings logo Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
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Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.3 points, 43.4 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 43.8% from the field and 83.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 122.8 points and 42.5 rebounds per contest.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 15.6 points, Maxime Raynaud 9.9 rebounds and Nique Clifford 3.8 assists, while Malik Monk averages 1.7 (39.5%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.3 points, 45.3 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 9.6 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 106.4 points and 41.4 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 20.9 points, with Jabari Smith making 2.9 (48.3%) 3-pointers per contest. Alperen Sengun has an average of 9.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists.

Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Rockets will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this NBA contest. With this in mind, let’s go for the favorites on the spread at -14.5 which is currently available at odds of -112.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Kings vs Rockets stats:

  • The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Rockets -14.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: DeMar DeRozan Over 14.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has recorded an average of 19.8 points in the past 5 road games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -123 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Maxime Raynaud Over 9.5 Rebounds +109 BetMGM logo

Maxime Raynaud (Kings) has secured Over 9.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the +109 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -14.5
Totals Under 223.5
Player Points DeMar DeRozan Over 14.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Rockets -14.5, Under 223.5 and DeMar DeRozan (Kings) to score Over 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings Kings logo 99 - 117 Rockets logo Rockets

The Rockets might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 117-99 for a big possible return from your stake.

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Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Rockets Big Favorites

Houston Rockets have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1111 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 92% chance of winning. At +700, Sacramento Kings are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 14.5 and the total points line is currently 223.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 223.5 at -114.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The best sportsbooks have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get Most Points

Kevin Durant is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -105 that he gets Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 26.5
-105
Under 26.5
-120
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-111
Under 20.5
-115
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 16.5
-100
Under 16.5
-127
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Keegan Murray (Kings)
Over 15.5
-108
Under 15.5
-118
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
-100
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 5.5
-104
Under 5.5
-127
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-115
Under 4.5
-115
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+107
Under 4.5
-141
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-122
Under 9.5
-108
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Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 9.5
+109
Under 9.5
-145
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+111
Under 7.5
-147
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Tari Eason (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+103
Under 7.5
-135
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Rockets Have Taken Six Wins From Last Ten Home Outings

The Rockets have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, putting up 106.90 points on average and giving up 106.10.

The Kings have a 1-9 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 106.90 points scored and 120.00 points allowed.

The previous meeting at Toyota Center saw the Rockets defeat the Kings 121-95. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, both teams have notched five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O221.5 U221.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 6-4 213.00 106.90 106.10 2 8
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Away Stats 1-9 226.90 106.90 120.00 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
  • U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 22 35.66 318 38 14.5 1.7 1.4 6.0 1.6 1.1
DeMar DeRozan 59 32.13 1099 226 18.6 3.8 0.7 3.1 0.3 1.2
Zach LaVine 39 31.39 748 89 19.2 2.3 2.5 2.8 0.3 0.7

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 55 37.17 958 293 17.4 5.3 0.3 7.6 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 53 36.5 1374 241 25.9 4.5 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 55 34.99 858 98 15.6 1.8 2.3 7.0 1.0 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Sacramento Kings Lineups

23 Feb NBA
Kings 123-114 Grizzlies
21 Feb NBA
Kings 122-139 Spurs
19 Feb NBA
Magic 131-94 Kings
11 Feb NBA
Kings 93-121 Jazz
09 Feb NBA
Kings 94-120 Pelicans
07 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 132-126 Kings
06 Feb NBA
Clippers 114-111 Kings
04 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 129-125 Kings
01 Feb NBA
Kings 112-116 Wizards
30 Jan NBA
Kings 93-112 Celtics

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

23 Feb NBA
Jazz 105-125 Rockets
21 Feb NBA
Rockets 106-108 Knicks
19 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-101 Hornets
11 Feb NBA
Clippers 105-102 Rockets
10 Feb NBA
Clippers 95-102 Rockets
07 Feb NBA
Rockets 112-106 Thunder
05 Feb NBA
Hornets 109-99 Rockets
04 Feb NBA
Celtics 114-93 Rockets
02 Feb NBA
Rockets 118-114 Pacers
31 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-111 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 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