Rockets vs Kings Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM
  • The Kings are -1.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Watch the game on NSCA | SCHN

The Houston Rockets visit Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Sacramento, CA.

The Kings are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Rockets vs Kings Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 15-6 against the spread, while the Kings are 7-13 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+1.5 -105O 229.5 -105+105
Sacramento Kings -1.5 -115U 229.5 -115-130

Kings vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Tuesday‘s game with 63.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Kings.

Kings vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.6% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 47 games (+19.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 32 of their last 45 games (+17.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 46 games (+14.08 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 41 games (+12.24 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 24 of their last 37 games (+11.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+11.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 84 games (+11.83 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games at home (+9.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 9 games at home (+9.00 Units / 87% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 15-6 (+8.4 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 15-6 against the Moneyline (+1.05 Units / 2.12% ROI)
  • 10-10 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -4.33% ROI)
  • 10-10 against the Under for game total points (-1 Units / -4.33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 7-13 (-7.3 Units / -31.6% ROI).

  • 9-12 against the Moneyline (-15.85 Units / -30.84% ROI)
  • 10-11 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • 11-10 against the Under for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 80 games (-44.95 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 87 games (-33.68 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 84 games (-24.21 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-22.77 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-19.60 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 85 games (-15.97 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 41 away games (-15.85 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 83 games (-15.55 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 32 away games (-15.40 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 32 away games (-15.40 Units / -42% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 5-51 (.089) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .237

The Rockets were 11-34 (.244) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .339

The Rockets are 2-22 (.083) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .354

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

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

The Kings are 2-6 (.250) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 7th-worst in the NBA. The Rockets have averaged 60.5 rebounds/game this season — highest in the NBA.

The Kings are 45-27 (.625) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510

The Kings are winless (0-16) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

The Kings were 16-7 (.696) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 1.07 points per shot (221 points/206 shots) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Rockets are shooting 31% from three (100/324) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Rockets are shooting 24% from three (19/79) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Rockets are shooting 33% from three (989/3,031) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have averaged 12.6 fast break points per game (215 points/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.4

The Kings had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,324 assists/ 1,078 TOs) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Kings made 14.4 three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Kings have averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (260 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.3

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets have allowed an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Rockets have averaged 9.2 steals per game (165 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Rockets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% (674/1,578) this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 46%

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings allowed 10.9 second chance points per game (891 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Kings have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (701 blocks/181 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Kings allowed 5.3 second chance points per game (436 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Kings have allowed 11.3 second chance points per game (1,120 points/99 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.9


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