Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
The Sacramento Kings will lock horns against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Texas on Wednesday. It will be their first meeting of the season, with both teams having defeats in their previous outings.
The Rockets suffered a 133-125 loss against the Utah Jazz on the road, while the Kings were defeated 115-107 at home by the Memphis Grizzlies. Houston (13–5) fell to third in the West after the loss, and Sacramento (5-16) dropped to 13th.
Thanks for sending!
With the Rockets having a strong overall record, they will look to build on their 5–2 record at home. The Kings may be the right matchup for this, as Sacramento has struggled on the road with a 2-9 record.
•
Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets Preview, Odds, Betting Tips & Prediction
Moneyline: Kings +840, Rockets -990
Spread: Kings +15.5 (-101), Rockets -15.5 (-103)
Total over/under (o/u): Kings o231.5 (+104), Rockets u231.5 (-115)
*Editor's Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip*
Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Preview
The Sacramento Kings enter this matchup after a rough November, winning just four of their 16 games. They are also on a three-game losing streak and will be aiming for their first win since November 24.
His lack of wins reflects his struggles on both ends of the court. The Kings have one of the bottom three offenses in the league at 111.8 points per game, and their defense hasn't helped either, ranking in the bottom five and giving up 122.9 points per game.
Zach LaVine has been Sacramento's best player, leading the team with 20.7 points per game, while DeMar DeRozan has been their second leading scorer with 18.4 points per game.
On the other hand, the Houston Rockets enjoyed a positive streak in November, winning 11 of their 13 games. However, they started this month with a disappointing loss to the Utah Jazz and will be eager to bounce back against a struggling Sacramento team.
Despite their recent loss, the Rockets are one of the most complete teams in the NBA. They have the fourth-best offense, averaging 121.8 points per game, while their defense allows the second fewest points at 111.2 points per game.
Their success on both ends has been fueled by the play of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Durant leads the team with 25.1 points per game, while Sengun has been a two-way anchor, averaging 22.8 points and 9.1 rebounds.
Both teams will be missing some key players for this match. The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Tari Eason and Dorian Finney-Smith, while Steven Adams is also a possible absentee.
Meanwhile, the Kings will be without Dennis Schroder, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk.
Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets predicted starting five
Sacramento Kings predicted starting five
PG- Russell Westbrook, SG- Zach LaVine, SF- DeMar DeRozan, PF- Keegan Murray, C- Drew Eubanks
Houston Rockets predicted starting five
PF- Smith PF- Smith Jr., C- Alperen
Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
DeMar DeRozan is projected to score over 16.5 points after his 23-point outing. He is averaging 18.4 points per game.
Kevin Durant is expected to score over 25.5 points after his 32 points against Utah. This season he is averaging 25.1 points.
Russell Westbrook is expected to grab over 7.5 rebounds. He averages 7.1 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Predictions
The Houston Rockets are -15.5 favorites in the spread. With one of the best offenses and defenses in the league, they should have no trouble covering the Kings.
Prediction: Rockets to win by 7 points or more.
Edited by Arian Kashyap
