The Sacramento Kings pay a visit to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Rockets vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings have been in poor form so far this season as they’ve lost 16 of their first 21 games, but they will be hoping to snap a three-game skid after getting beaten by the Grizzlies in a 115-107 loss on Sunday. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 23 points on nine of 17 shooting, Malik Monk added 21 points with six rebounds and six assists off the bench while Zach LaVine chipped in with 19 points on eight of 17 shooting. As a team, the Kings shot 46 percent from the field and eight of 27 from the 3-point line as they closed the third quarter on a 28-11 run to overcome a 13-point deficit and take the momentum. Before the Grizzlies opened the fourth quarter on a pivotal 14-2 run to reclaim the lead for good.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been on a tear as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall. They will be looking to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak halted by the Jazz in a 133-125 road defeat on Monday. Kevin Durant led the team with 32 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Alperen Sengun tallied 31 points, eight rebounds and 14 assists on 12 of 19 shooting while Amen Thompson chipped in with 23 points on eight of 16 shooting. As a team, the Rockets shot 44 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the intensity of the Jazz early on. They allowed 68 points in the first half to fall behind by as many as 21 points before they rallied in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to just one point with 5:39 left on the clock. Still, the Rockets couldn’t keep a lid on the Jazz and eventually lost to fall to 8-3 on the road this season.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Kings have lost each of their last eight night games following a home loss.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last 10 Wednesday games as favorites.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Toyota Center following a loss.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last four road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Rockets’ last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists this season.
- Reed Sheppard ranks 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Keegan Murray has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- DeMar DeRozan ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (90.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.2).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.9).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.9).
- The Kings rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (45.9%).
Rockets vs Kings Prediction
The Kings are still missing Domantas Sabonis and they are keeping an eye on Dennis Schroder and Malik Monk who are both questionable for this one. Meanwhile, the Rockets have ruled out Tari Eason again with Steven Adams listed as questionable. The Kings have yet to get going this season and their confidence took another gut shot after falling to the depleted Grizzlies in their last outing. Now they take on a Rockets team who were on fire before they fell to the struggling Jazz in their last game. It’s hard to picture anything but a comfortable win for the Rockets at home, especially following a rare defeat, so I will back the Rockets to bounce back with a comfortable win at home in this one.