| MATCHUP | Houston Rockets | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-8 | 6-22 |
| Spread | -11.5 -115 | +11.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -625 | +455 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-105) | Under 224.5 (-115) |
| Where | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | |
| When | Sunday, December 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Space City Home Network | |
The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings meet Sunday 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 lost to the Pelicans, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Clippers next. The Rockets have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 120.9 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.1 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 23.7 points and 9.5 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers, and they play the Pistons next. The Kings have lost 21 of their last 26 games.
The Sacramento Kings are averaging 111.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 122.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 20.2 points and 3 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Spurs have lost nine of their last 10 Sunday night games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a road win.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have won 14 of their last 15 games when playing with a rest advantage against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine games between the Spurs and Wizards at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last five games against the Wizards following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington ranks 14th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.3%) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Stephon Castle ranks 5th amongst qualified Guards for FG% (52.0%) this season.
- Devin Vassell ranks 17th amongst qualified players for FT% (87.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (7.0).
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons – second-longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for H1 win percentage this season (74.1%).
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and Drew Eubanks. Doug McDermott is questionable.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Tari Eason, and Dorian Finney-Smith.
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Rockets have the ability to take the Kings behind the woodshed, but with both teams on the end of a back-to-back, it’s the Kings that don’t have to travel. The Rockets are also in a letdown spot after beating the Nuggets. The Kings have covered their last two games, for whatever that’s worth. Look, I don’t want to get involved with the Kings as much as the next guy, but this is a lot of points for a Rockets team that’s playing a fourth straight road game. Give me the Kings and the points.