The Rockets will play the Kings on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 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 Thursday, January 16th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 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 97.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, is currently 92.00. 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 12-6 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings come to the floor sporting a 10-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 12th (113.3) for average points scored per game. The Sacramento Kings stand 9th, averaging 116.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.3 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-1 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Sacramento Kings, come to the game with a 3-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 26-12 overall record, while the Sacramento Kings have a 20-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The Houston Rockets sail into Sacramento to plunder...
The Kings' arena will be alive with the roar of the crowd...
The Rockets are flying high with a stellar 26-12 overall record...
But don't count out the Kings, sitting at a respectable 20-20...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before making yer bets...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...
And moneylines for this game that is sure to shiver yer timbers...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...
Best Rockets at Kings Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Sacramento Kings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Sacramento Kings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Sacramento Kings are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +4.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Sacramento Kings are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Kings
1/16/25 10:10pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Sacramento Kings favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rockets
Kings
Game to Overtime
1/16/25 10:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 20.5 o +11020.5 u -150Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
De'Aaron Fox
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -115Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -15012.5 u +110Bet |
Domantas Sabonis
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -15522.5 u +120Bet |
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Keegan Murray
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Keon Ellis
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -130Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Malik Monk
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o +11518.5 u -155Bet |
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Trey Lyles
Points Scored
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 37.5 o +10537.5 u -145Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 27.5 o -13027.5 u -105Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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De'Aaron Fox
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 34.5 o -11534.5 u -115Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Domantas Sabonis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 40.5 o -11040.5 u -125Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -115Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Keegan Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 27.5 o +10027.5 u -135Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Trey Lyles
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at SAC 1/16/25 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 28 | 14 | 0.667 | +8.0 | 14-7 | 14-7 | 9-1 | 19-9 | 113.8 | 107.8 | +6.0 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Sacramento Kings | 22 | 20 | 0.524 | +14.0 | 12-12 | 10-8 | 3-6 | 14-14 | 116.7 | 113.9 | +2.8 | W2 | 9-1 |
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 | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +12500 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Sacramento Kings Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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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.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select 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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