Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings Prediction For 1/16/2025

• Date: January 16, 2025
• Venue: Golden 1 Center

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Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Win Probabilities

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Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets will face off against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night in a matchup that promises excitement. The game is set to tip off at 10:00 PM ET at the Golden 1 Center, where the Kings have proven to be a challenging opponent.

Both teams enter the game with notable recent performances. The Rockets have been on a roll, winning 5 consecutive games, including a solid victory over the Denver Nuggets, 128-108, in their last outing. However, this will be a back-to-back game for the Rockets, who played the night before, which could impact their energy levels against a well-rested Kings squad.

Sacramento, on the other hand, has had success at home, winning 4 consecutive games. Despite suffering a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their most recent contest, the Kings will look to leverage their home-court advantage. Currently, they are favored to win, with a spread of Kings -4.0 and a moneyline of -165, giving Sacramento an implied win probability of 60%. The Rockets, with a moneyline of +145, are given a 40% chance to come out on top.

For bettors, Jalen Green’s points prop is drawing considerable attention, with the over/under set at 23.5 points. Sharp bettors are leaning toward the over, suggesting that they see value in this line.

With Houston's travel fatigue and Sacramento's home strength, this matchup could tilt in favor of the Kings, but the Rockets' recent hot streak will make them a team to watch as they seek to continue their winning ways.

Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Final Score: Houston Rockets 117.9 vs Sacramento Kings 109.63

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