Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings 1/11/23 – Houston and Sacramento will meet for the first time in this season’s series. The Kings are looking for their third consecutive win over the Rockets. Sacramento opens as an 8.5-point favorite. The totals are at 238.0 points. Kings wins the favors of the basketball expert picks.
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Golden 1 Center
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Odds
Rockets
Moneyline: +325
Spread: +9.5 (-119)
Total: 238 (over -110)
Kings
Moneyline: -556
Spread: -9.5 (-119)
Total: 238 (under -110)
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Analysis
The Houston Rockets (10-30; 16-21-3 ATS), extended their losing streak this Sunday to seven. In a 104-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home, they failed to cover a spread of 3.5 points. This was a big blow to their 20-point lead in the first half. The Rockets managed to score just 34 points in halftime and had a 42.7 field-goal percentage and a 26/20 assist–to-turnover ratio.
Kevin Porter Jr. was the Rockets’ leader with 25 points and six rebounds. He also had five assists. Alperen Sengun had 18 points and eight boards, while Kenyon Martin Jr. had twelve points and five boards.
The Sacramento Kings (21-18; 21-18 ATS), continue their five-game homestand. The Kings defeated the Orlando Magic 136-111 as 6.5-point favorites after a few disappointing losses to the Atlanta Hawks 120-117 and Los Angeles Lakers 136-134. Sacramento was dominant in Orlando all night, scoring 53.6% of its field goals (23 for 46 from downtown) as well as 39 assists.
The Kings’ Harrison Barnes was the star of the show with 30 points. He shot an impressive 11-for-13 from the field and 6-for-7 from deep. Keegan Murray scored 15 points, going 5-for-6 from beyond the 3-point mark. Trey Lyles and Kevin Huerter each contributed 14 points.
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Against the Spread
Houston are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games. Houston are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games. Houston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Sacramento. Houston are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road. Houston is 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Sacramento.
Sacramento are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games. Sacramento are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games at home. Sacramento are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Houston.
Sacramento are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. Sacramento are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games played in January. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 6 games played on a Wednesday.
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Free Pick
Although the Kings have been inconsistent lately, they should not have any problem beating the Rockets by nine points or more. Although Sacramento’s defense is poor, the Rockets are among the league’s worst on both ends of the ball. The NBA betting lines expect the Kings to continue their strong offensive performance and defeat the line.
Free Pick: Sacramento Kings -9.5 (-119)
