The Houston Rockets will attempt to sweep the Sacramento Kings in their season series in their road game on Sunday. Houston has had Sacramento’s numbers this season, winning its first two meetings in early November by a combined advantage of 21.5 points.
The Rockets are coming off a 123-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Jalen Green led Houston (28-35) in the victory, where five other players also scored in double figures.
They will now look to follow up on that and add more momentum to their efforts to secure a place in the play-in stage of the season.
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Sacramento, meanwhile, is looking for a third straight victory to strengthen its grip on a playoff spot. The Kings are sixth in the Western Conference with a 36-26 record.
Their last victory came Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, 131-129, against De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led with 33 and 31 points, respectively.
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings: Preview, Predictions and Betting Tips
The Kings host the Rockets at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. The game is available through NBA League Pass, with NBCSCA and Space City Home Network serving as local television broadcasters.
Fans, meanwhile, can listen to the action via SiriusXM, Sactown Sports 1140 AM, 790 AM/S: 93.3 FM.
Money line: Rockets (+210) vs. Kings (-250)
Spread: Rockets (+6.5) vs. Kings (-6)
Total (P/U): Rockets (o232.5 -110) vs. Kings (u233.5 -110)
Editor’s note: Odds may change as the game approaches. Ratings have been listed based on information available at the time of writing.
Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings: Game Preview
The tandem of could have been All-Stars Fox and Sabonis have been solid all season long for the Kings, and with a very important game against the Rockets, Sacramento is favored with both leading the way.
It also helps the Kings’ cause to play at home, as the Rockets have struggled playing in enemy territory, winning just six of their 30 games this season.
Nevertheless, the Rockets have showed the ability to be a handful for opponentsespecially if they find their rhythm in the collective, like what they did against the Trail Blazers last time.
Additionally, they have also had a lot of success against the Kings this season, which they could channel to their advantage and come away with the victory.
Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings: Starting Lineups
Houston’s starters are PG – Fred VanVleet, SG – Green Jalen, SF –Dillon Brooks, PF – Jabari Smith Jr. and VS –Alperen Sengun.
PG – De’Aaron Fox, SG – Kevin Huerter, SF –Harrison Barnes, PF – Keegan Murray and VS – Domantas Sabonis, meanwhile, will be the starting crew for the Kings.
Editor’s note: These are projected starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings: Betting Tips
De’Aaron Fox has an over/under of 26.5 in his game against the Rockets.
The former NBA All-Star has led his team in scoring in his last three games and seven of his last 10. He should review his points, as he knows he needs to be aggressive in attack if they want to secure victory.
Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun has an O/U score of 21.5. He should expect a tougher time against Sabonis, but he could still surpass his points thanks to his resilient play inside.
On the rebounding side, Sabonis has an O/U of 14.5 rebounds, which he should surpass, especially with his average of 18.25 rebounds in his last four games.
Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings: Prediction
Given the importance of the game and how they are playing more cohesively, the Kings are in a good position to get the win.
The Houston Rockets might give them a run for their money, but the The collective experience of the Sacramento Kings in high stakes games this should be useful.
