The Rockets will play the Kings on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings will tip-off on Sunday, January 11th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 96.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, is currently 80.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 11-11 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings come to the floor sporting a 5-13 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 12th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 9th (118.5) for average points scored per game. The Sacramento Kings stand 26th, averaging 109.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.7 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 26th in the league. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 122.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 2-4 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, come to the game with a 1-7 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 22-13 overall record, while the Sacramento Kings have a 8-30 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Rockets be facing the Kings in Sacramento...Excitement be brewin' in the Kings' venue for this matchup...Houston stands at 22-13 overall, while Sacramento be strugglin' at 8-30...Rockets hold a 2-4 division record, Kings be at 1-7...Review each team's stats, check our sportsbooks for best odds...Prop bets be available, get ready for a thrilling showdown on Sunday!
Best Rockets at Kings Odds
| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -13.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Sacramento Kings are +13.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Sacramento Kings are the +550 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Kings
1/11/26 9:10pm EST | -13.5 -115+13.5 -105 |
Underdog Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +13.5 Sacramento Kings underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -13.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings Prop Bets
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Rockets
Kings
Game to Overtime
1/11/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 103.5 o -110103.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1154.5 u -150Bet |
Demar DeRozan
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
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Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u +100Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Keon Ellis
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
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Malik Monk
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Maxime Raynaud
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Nique Clifford
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -130Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
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Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
Zach LaVine
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -118Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 33.5 o -12033.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -118Bet |
Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/11/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 33 | 20 | 0.623 | +7.5 | 18-7 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 19-16 | 114.6 | 109.6 | +5.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Sacramento Kings | 12 | 44 | 0.214 | +30.0 | 9-19 | 3-25 | 2-8 | 8-29 | 110.1 | 120.6 | -10.5 | L14 | 0-10 |
Houston Rockets & Sacramento Kings Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +100000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Sacramento Kings Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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