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Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks (Dec 3)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Dec 2, 2024 at 3:59 AM EST

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Rockets vs. Kings is also an NBA Cup game.
  • Houston is second in the Western Conference standings and has three wins in a row.
  • The Kings lost five of the previous six events.

The Houston Rockets are determined to reach the playoffs this year, and for the moment, this team looks great. They are second in the West NBA standings, with more room for improvement. The Sacramento Kings are a disappointment currently, being outside the NBA play-in zone.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday, December 3, 10 pm ET
  • Where: Golden One Center, Sacramento, California
  • How To Watch: NBA League Pass

Rockets vs. Kings Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Houston Rockets-105+1.5224.5
Sacramento Kings-115-1.5224.5

Game Preview

The Rockets are the top rebounding team in the NBA, with 50.0 boards per game. This is probably one of the main reasons why this team has 15 wins after 21 games and is second in the West standings. They have three wins in a row, the most recent vs. OKC Thunder 119-116.

Fred Van Vleet had a season-high 38 points, while Alepren Sengun missed yet another triple-double for one assist, having 20 buckets and 14 boards. The young Turk might be in the mix for winning the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award.

The Sacramento Kings are in poor form, having just three wins in the past ten games. They are the second-best teams in controlling the glass in the league, allowing the rivals only 41.2 boards per game, but on the other side, they struggle to exploit that.

They lost to the San Antonio Spurs at home this Sunday night, 127-125. Home team had a 14-point lead at the end of the opening quarter, yet didn’t manage to post a win. DeMar DeRozan had 28 points, Domantas Sabonis 25 and 13 boards, and De’Aaron Fox 23.

Rockets vs. Kings Head to Head

This is the first of three games this season. Regarding the previous campaign, the Rockets won all three events.

Rockets vs. Kings Prediction

Rockets are in much better shape, and knowing their rebounding edge over all other teams, we think that betting on them here is the best choice. So, all those who would like some money, make the Houston Rockets your betting pick for this event.

  • Rockets vs. Kings pick: Rockets win

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