Sacramento Kings (30-28) vs. Houston Rockets (37-22)
March 1, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -3.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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The Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings beat the Hornets and Jazz, and they play the Mavs, Nuggets, and Spurs next. The Kings have won five of their last seven games, possibly their best stretch of the season as they fight for a playoff spot.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 23 points and 3.3 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Bucks and Spurs, and they play the Thunder, Pacers, and Pelicans next. All five of the Rockets’ five wins in the month of February came at home.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won 20 of their last 21 games as favorites against the Kings.
- The Kings have lost seven of their last eight road games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Saturday games.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against the Kings following a home win.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won eight of their last nine games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last four night games against Kings teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Kings’ last three games at Toyota Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the last 11 night games between the Kings and Rockets have gone OVER the total points line.
Rockets vs Kings Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Cody Zeller, while Tari Eason is questionable.
The Sacramento Kings don’t have any players on their injury report.
Rockets vs Kings Prediction
This should be an interesting game between the Kings and Rockets, who have put together a solid week and are showing signs of righting the ship. However, the Rockets are still more trustworthy, especially at home where they’re 20-9 SU on the season. The Kings have more showing and proving to do, as they’ve been inconsistent all year. The Rockets are also 31-26-2 ATS on the season, while the Kings are 21-34-3 ATS. Only the 76ers and Suns have a worse cover percentage than the Kings this season. Give me the Rockets and the reasonable number.
