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Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction NBA Picks 12/3/24
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Sacramento Kings (9-12) vs Houston Rockets (15-6)
December 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings +2.5 / Houston Rockets -2.5 — Over/Under: 224.5
The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Thunder and 76ers, and they play the Warriors, Clippers, and Pelicans next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 18.9 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 18.8 points and 10.9 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Trail Blazers and Spurs, and they play the Grizzlies, Spurs, and Jazz next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 114.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.4 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 27.5 points and 5 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have won 15 of their last 16 games as favorites against the Kings following a win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last five home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.6).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.2).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.8).
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Sacramento Kings are a good team when they play to their potential, but that hasn’t been the case this season. The Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games and are 7-13-1 ATS on the season. I mentioned weeks ago that the Houston Rockets are a team to watch, and here they are with a 15-6 SU and ATS record. The Rockets have covered 9 of their last 10 games. Te Rockets have won 3 straight games against the Kings, and this version of Houston is even better. I’m not stepping in front of these Rockets. I’ll lay the bucket.Â
