Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/21

The NBA Regular Season continues with an exciting game between the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings. This game is set to take place at the Golden 1 Center on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on NBCS.

Houston comes into the game with a strong record of 17-8. Under the guidance of head coach Ime Udoka, the Rockets are currently ranked 5th in the Western Conference. On the other side, the Kings are struggling with a 6-21 record. Sacramento, led by coach Doug Christie, hopes to turn things around in this home game.

Rockets vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings
  • Venue: Golden 1 Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Rockets Spread -12.0 (-110), Kings Spread +12.0 (-112), Rockets MoneyLine -668, Kings MoneyLine +466, Over/Under 230.5 (-110)

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets have been scoring well this season. They are third in the league with 120.9 points per game. Their field goal percentage is strong at 48.7%, ranking them fifth.

Kevin Durant stands out for the Rockets with 25.4 points per game. He also has a high field goal percentage of 51.5%. Alperen Sengün is another key player, averaging 23 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

The Rockets recently won against the Denver Nuggets with a score of 115-101. Reed Sheppard and Kevin Durant led the team, scoring 28 and 31 points, respectively. Their defense is also solid, allowing only 111.6 points per game, which is third-best in the league.

Sacramento Kings Team Preview

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a tight loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Kings scored 133 points, with Maxime Raynaud leading the team with 29 points and 11 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan also contributed 33 points in the effort.

Throughout the season, the Kings have been scoring 111.7 points per game, ranking them 27th in the league. They attempt many two-point shots, ranking 3rd with 59.1 attempts per game, but their percentage is low at 52.5%. On defense, the Kings allow 122.8 points per game, which is among the highest in the league.

The team faces injury challenges, with Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and Drew Eubanks all sidelined. LaVine is out with an ankle injury, while Sabonis is dealing with a knee issue. Eubanks is recovering from a thumb injury, and all are expected to miss multiple weeks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Houston Rockets are favored by 12 points against the Sacramento Kings. With the Rockets’ strong defense allowing only 111.6 points per game and the Kings’ offense struggling at 111.7 points per game, the Rockets are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Rockets 124, Kings 112, favoring a bet on the Rockets at -12.0.

The total for the game is set at 230.5 points. The Rockets score 120.9 points per game, while the Kings give up 122.8 points per game. This suggests a high-scoring game, with a projected total of 236 points. Thus, taking the over at 230.5 is a reasonable choice.