Rockets vs. Kings Picks & Best Bets 3rd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Sacramento Kings will face the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Tuesday at Golden 1 Center, beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET.
De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk are expected to lead the way for the Kings, while the Rockets are headlined by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Rockets vs. Kings bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Kings will likely beat the Rockets with a projected final score of 115-113.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Kings Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Kings picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Kings Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center
- Spread: Rockets +1.5 / Kings -1.5
- Moneyline: Rockets +105 / Kings -122
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 229.5 Points (-115/-105)
Kings -1.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Kings have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 48%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 229.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis shows a 52% chance that the total will stay under 229.5 points, providing an edge of 0.3%.
Rockets vs. Kings Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +105 via BetMGM, whilst the Sacramento Kings are available at -122 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Kings are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 57% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Kings present the best betting value, with the odds of -122 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 2.5%.
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 use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Rockets vs. Kings matchup.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Alperen Sengun | 19 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
Jabari Smith | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Fred VanVleet | 16 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Amen Thompson | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Jalen Green to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 9.2% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
Sacramento Kings Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
De'Aaron Fox | 32 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
DeMar DeRozan | 23 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Malik Monk | 19 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Domantas Sabonis | 19 | 15 | 8 | 0 |
Keegan Murray | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
De'Aaron Fox Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+138)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
De'Aaron Fox Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +138 |
- 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 14.1% on the +138 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 sourced the best Rockets vs. Kings trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Alperen Sengun Over 9.5 Total Rebounds
Alperen Sengun has recorded more than 9.5 rebounds in 13 of his last 18 appearances (72% of the time). You can put money on him to record 10+ rebounds again at odds of -125 (56% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Dillon Brooks Over 1.5 Total Assists
Dillon Brooks has had more than 1.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +125 (44%), available at Bet365.
Fred VanVleet Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Fred VanVleet has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 13 appearances (62%). You can bet on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +135 (43%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing De'Aaron Fox of the Kings to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Kings -1.5 to cover.
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