Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The NBA season continues Thursday, January 16, with a marquee Western Conference matchup as the Houston Rockets visit the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Both teams have been in excellent form, making this an exciting clash between two strong contenders. The Houston Rockets enter this game with significant momentum, having won six of their last seven games. They extended their current win streak to five with an emphatic 128-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Jalen Green led the charge with 34 points and five assists on 10-of-16 shooting, while Alperen Sengun narrowly missed a triple-double, contributing 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Fred VanVleet added 16 points and eight assists to round out the Rockets’ balanced offensive attack. As a team, Houston shot an impressive 52% from the field and connected on 17 of 38 three-point attempts. Their first-half dominance, where they outscored Denver 69-48, set the tone for the win. Despite allowing the Nuggets to shoot 53% from the field and 48% from three-point range, the Rockets’ defensive effort forced 20 turnovers, converting those into 34 points. The Sacramento Kings were on a seven-game win streak before falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 130-115 on Tuesday night. DeMar DeRozan paced the Kings with 28 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while De’Aaron Fox added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Domantas Sabonis contributed a near triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
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Players list
M. Monk
D. Fox
K. Murray
J. Green
A. Thompson
J. Green
Substitutes
C. Jones
K. Ellis
D. Carter
D. McDermott
J. Crowder
T. Lyles
A. Holiday
R. Sheppard
T. Eason
J. Smith Jr.
C. Whitmore
J. Tate
Sacramento Kings - Houston Rockets Key Points
- The Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 games
- The Rockets are 0-5 SU in their last 5 night games at Golden 1 Center
- The Rockets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 night games at Golden 1 Center
- The Kings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. teams with a winning record
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Our Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Prediction
This game marks the second meeting between the Rockets and Kings this season. Sacramento claimed a 120-111 victory at home on December 3, covering the spread as 1.5-point favorites. The Rockets will be eager to avenge that loss and continue their recent streak of strong performances. They thrive on balanced scoring, spreading the offensive load among multiple contributors, which has been a key factor in their recent success. The Rockets remain without Jock Landale and Tari Eason due to injuries, but their recent performances have showcased the depth and versatility of their roster. This matchup, however, presents a challenge as they play on the second night of a back-to-back. The Kings open as slight favorites at home, where they’ve played well this season. Their success often hinges on the performance of De’Aaron Fox, who has been their most reliable scorer. The Kings remain without Jordan McLaughlin, who is sidelined for personal reasons. They will look to use their home-court advantage and strong offensive lineup to bounce back from their loss. This game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams ranking among the league’s more efficient offenses. The Kings will need to improve their defensive intensity to contain Houston’s dynamic attack, while the Rockets must manage fatigue on the second night of a back-to-back. Our prediction for Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets: Kings to win.
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