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The Sacramento Kings (29-23) are favorites by seven points when they visit the Houston Rockets (13-40) on February 6, 2023 at Toyota Center. The contest pits one of the highest-scoring squads in the league versus one of the poorest defensive teams, as the Kings are first in points scored per contest (118.9), while the Rockets are 25th in points conceded (117.5). The matchup has a 238 point total.
How to bet Kings vs. Rockets
Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with sportsbooks listing the Kings as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Kings have -269 odds to pick up the win, while the Rockets are listed at +221 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 238 points.
Kings vs. Rockets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, February 6, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
Kings vs. Rockets Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Kings are 28-23-1 this year. Sacramento has won 21, or 65.6%, of the 32 contests in which it was the favorite this year. The Kings have eclipsed the over/under in 43.4% of their opportunities this year (23 times over 53 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Rockets are 20-29-4 this season. Houston has been the moneyline underdog 51 total times this season. Houston has finished 13-38 in those games. Rockets games this year have hit the over on 25 of 53 set point totals (47.2%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | 50 | 18.6 | 12.4 | 7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Harrison Barnes | 52 | 15.2 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Kevin Huerter | 49 | 15 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Malik Monk | 51 | 13.4 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Keegan Murray | 50 | 11.7 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
Rockets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 49 | 21.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Alperen Sengun | 48 | 15.4 | 8.8 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Eric Gordon | 45 | 13.1 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 50 | 11.8 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | 53 | 11.4 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
Kings: De’Aaron Fox: Out (Personal)
Rockets: Garrison Mathews: Questionable (Toe), Kevin Porter: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento has been led by its offense, as it ranks best in the NBA by averaging 118.9 points per game. It ranks 23rd in the league in points allowed (116.6 per contest). Offensively the Kings have fared better in home games this season, averaging 123.6 points per game, compared to 113.9 per game away from home. The Kings have been racking up 114.4 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 118.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
So far this season, Sacramento is draining 13.3 treys per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 36.5% (12th-ranked) from downtown. The Kings are attempting 50.9 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 58.2% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 69% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 36.5 threes per contest, which are 41.8% of their shots (and 31% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Houston Rockets
Houston is the second-worst squad in the league in points scored (109.9 per game) and 25th in points conceded (117.5). At home the Rockets are putting up 108.7 points per game, 2.3 fewer points than they are averaging on the road (111). The Rockets are putting up 113.1 points per contest over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 109.9.
Houston is 22nd in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (32.7%). The Rockets take 38.1% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 27.6% of their made shots are from there. Inside the 3-point line, they attempt 61.9% of their shots, with 72.4% of their makes coming from there.
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