Rockets vs. Kings Picks & Best Bets 16th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Sacramento Kings will go up against the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Thursday at Golden 1 Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET.
De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis are expected to lead the way for the Kings, while the Rockets are headlined by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Rockets vs. Kings bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Kings will likely defeat the Rockets with a projected final score of 115-110.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Kings Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Kings picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Kings Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Rockets +3.5 / Kings -3.5
- Moneyline: Rockets +138 / Kings -142
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 227.5 Points (-110/-110)
Kings -3.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Kings have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Kings -3.5, providing a favorable 2.5% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 227.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher probability of the 227.5-point total going over.
Rockets vs. Kings Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +138 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Sacramento Kings are available at -142 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 66% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Kings present the best betting value, with the odds of -142 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 2.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Kings
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Rockets vs. Kings game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 23 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Alperen Sengun | 18 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
Amen Thompson | 17 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
Dillon Brooks | 14 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Cam Whitmore | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Cam Whitmore Under 11.5 Points Scored (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cam Whitmore Under 11.5 Points Scored | BetMGM | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Cam Whitmore to score under 11.5 points.
- Although our analysis projects him to put up 12 points, this still presents an edge of 5.2% on the +130 odds offered by BetMGM.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
De'Aaron Fox | 29 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
DeMar DeRozan | 23 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Domantas Sabonis | 20 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
Malik Monk | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Keegan Murray | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
De'Aaron Fox Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+146)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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De'Aaron Fox Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +146 |
- Our best prop bet for the Kings is on De'Aaron Fox to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 12.9% on the +146 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Kings Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Rockets vs. Kings trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Green Over 23.5 Points Scored
Jalen Green has scored more than 23.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70% success rate). You can bet on him to score 24+ points again at odds of -102 (50% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Amen Thompson Over 1.5 Total Blocks
Amen Thompson has had more than 1.5 blocks in 6 of his last 13 appearances (46%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 blocks again at odds of +180 (36%), also available at FanDuel.
Domantas Sabonis Over 6.5 Total Assists
Domantas Sabonis has had more than 6.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can bet on him to record over 6.5 assists again at odds of +132 (43%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing De'Aaron Fox of the Kings to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Kings -3.5 to cover.
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