Kings vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Kings (30-23) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (13-41)
  • Total (Over/Under): 239.5 points
  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW & NBCS-CA

The Sacramento Kings visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Kings vs Rockets Over/Under is 238.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Kings are 29-24 against the spread, while the Rockets are 20-31 against the spread.


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Kings vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Sacramento Kings-8.5 -115O 238.5 -115-375
Houston Rockets +8.5 -105U 238.5 -115+280

Rockets vs Kings Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Kings will win Wednesday‘s game with 70.2% confidence.

Rockets vs Kings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Kings and Rockets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 80 games (+18.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 44 games (+12.38 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.10 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 away games (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 away games (+11.18 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games at home (+11.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 80 games (+8.76 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 47 games (+8.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.67 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.70 Units / 46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 29-24 (+2.6 Units / 4.46% ROI).

  • 30-23 against the Moneyline (-0.55 Units / -0.59% ROI)
  • 24-29 against the Over for game total points (-7.9 Units / -13.55% ROI)
  • 29-24 against the Under for game total points (+2.6 Units / 4.46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 20-31 (-14.1 Units / -23.74% ROI).

  • 13-41 against the Moneyline (-12.7 Units / -22.97% ROI)
  • 27-27 against the Over for game total points (-2.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 27-27 against the Under for game total points (-2.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 83 games (-26.35 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-20.88 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 82 games (-19.74 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 56 games (-17.75 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the Spread in 33 of their last 83 games (-17.60 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 80 games (-29.03 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 80 games (-25.46 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 80 games (-19.84 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 72 games (-18.34 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 60 games (-17.15 Units / -22% ROI)

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Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Sacramento Kings are 19-8 (.704) when they win the turnover margin this season — sixth-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 16.1 turnovers per game (871 turnovers/54 games) this season — highest among NBA teams.

The Kings are 3-34 (.081) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .231

The Kings are 12-32 (.273) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .388

The Kings are 8-5 (.615) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Houston Rockets are 3-15 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for second-worst among NBA teams. The Sacramento Kings has shot 37% from three (714/1,941) this season — 10th-best among NBA teams.

The Rockets are 8-37 (.178) when grabbing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Rockets are 21-72 (.223) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Rockets are 17-54 (.239) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

Injury Report: Rockets vs. KingsWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 8

  • Kevin Porter Jr. (Rockets): Porter Jr. said there’s still no timetable for his return, according to Michael Shapiro of SI.com.
  • Garrison Mathews (Rockets): Mathews is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb 8) game against Sacramento.
  • Sacramento Kings – No Injuries Reported

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings are shooting 51% (343/675) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Kings have averaged 1.42 points per shot (3,336 points/2,345 shots) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Kings have averaged 119.3 points per game (6,323 points/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

The Kings have averaged 1.36 points per shot (6,323 points/4,635 shots) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,377 assists/ 1,560 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (4,842 assists/ 3,177 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,214 assists/ 871 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (2,155 turnovers/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.3

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 6.9 steals per game (364 steals/53 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Kings have averaged 3.4 blocks per game (178 blocks/53 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (905 blocks/207 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Kings have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,790 rebounds/207 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,812 rebounds/54 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Rockets have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (6,866 rebounds/208 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Rockets have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Rockets have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (498 blocks/104 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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