Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/03/2025, 00:27  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 01/03/2025 at 00:29 in NBA Predictions

The Sacramento Kings will travel to the Toyota Center to face the Houston Rockets in the NBA on Saturday night. The Rockets (37-22) are fifth in the Western Conference standings, while the Kings (30-28) are 10th. Let’s get into the match prediction.

The Houston Rockets are starting to build up some momentum, now going for a third win on the bounce after smashing the Spurs 118-106 at this venue on Wednesday night. 

Amen Thompson and Jalen Green both scored above 20 points, while as a team, Houston shot 47% from the field and made 11 of 38 from long range. 

The Rockets are averaging 112.8 points per game (17th overall), but their major strength has come on defence, where they allow just 108.8 PPG (fifth in the league).

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings have been in similar form to their opponents, aiming for a third-straight win following a 118-101 victory over the Jazz on the road in midweek. 

Keegan Murray and Zach LaVine surpassed the 20-point mark in the win, while the team shot a solid 52% from the field and drained 15 of 36 from the three-point line. 

The Kings are a top 10 offence, averaging 116.9 points per game, but they are bottom 10 on the defensive end, allowing 115.6 PPG.