Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/01/2022

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, April 1, 2022

Venue:  Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Where to Watch:  BSSW

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Kings -2, Rockets +2; Over/Under:  231.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Kings -1.5, Rockets +1.5; Over/Under:  232 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Kings -2.5, Rockets +2.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

 

Sacramento Kings:  28-49 (5th place, Pacific Division)

Houston Rockets:  20-57 (5th place, Southwest Division)

 

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Sacramento Kings:  4-6 last 10

Houston Rockets:  3-7 last 10

 

 

 

The Kings are coming into this game with a 28-49 record overall and they are 12-26 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 3 of their last 4 games and are coming into this one off of a win in their last game. Their last loss was against the Miami Heat while their 3 wins in that span came against the Indiana Pacers, the Orlando Magic, and the Houston Rockets in their last game. Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones, and Trey Lyles all led the team in points in that game with 24 each while Harrison Barnes was next on the team with 13 points. Mitchell led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jones led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 46.3% from the field, 26.9% from 3-point range, and 72.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110.5 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 115.8 PPG against them. The Kings have an ATS record of 36-39-2 this season and their O/U record is 42-34-1.

 

 

The Rockets are coming into this game with a 20-57 record overall and they are 11-27 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming into this game on a 2 game losing streak. Their last win was against the Portland Trail Blazers while their 2 losses since then have come against the San Antonio Spurs and the Sacramento Kings in their last game. Jalen Green led the team in points in that game with 32 while Kevin Porter Jr. was next on the team with 30 points. Porter Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 12 and he also led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 45.7% from the field, 31% from 3-point range, and 76% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 109.3 PPG and their defense is averaging their opponents to average 117.7 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 32-43-2 this season and their O/U record is 41-35-1.

 

 

The Kings are coming into this game playing much better in their recent games as they have won 3 of their last 4 games but they have not had to play any tough opponents recently and all 3 of their wins were against teams near the bottom of the NBA this season. They are coming off of a win against the Rockets in Houston by just 3 points and now they have to play them in Houston again 2 nights later. They are going up against a Rockets team that has not been playing well recently with 2 straight losses but both losses were by 3 points against bad teams at home and they will be looking for their revenge from the other night here. The Rockets have been really close to winning in their last 2 games and they should have the determination here to win this game over the Kings. The Kings got the better of the Rockets the other night but the Rockets should be able to hold them off here for a win by just a few points.

 

Kings Rockets Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, April 1, 2022 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Rockets 127 Kings 124.

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Sacramento Kings: 25-17 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. 21-12 UNDER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 24-16 UNDER after one or more consecutive overs.

Houston Rockets: 19-40 ATS as a home underdog. 38-66 ATS in home games. 80-48 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 230.

 

 

Sacramento Kings:  D. Fox (PG) Out indefinitely - Hand injury. D. Sabonis (PF) Early April - Knee injury. R. Holmes (PF) out for season - Personal. T. Davis II (SG) out for season - Wrist injury.

Houston Rockets:  A. Sengun (C) Ques Fri - Leg injury. C. Wood (PF) Mid April - Hamstring injury. E. Gordon (SG) Mid April - Groin injury. D. Schroder (PG) Mid April - Shoulder injury. J. Wall (PG) Out indefinitely - Holdout.

 

 

 

"I feel like the whole year we didn't really have an identity. Some games we'd play hard, some games we'd be sluggish. I think these games right here are helping us get an identity. Be that team that plays hard, is aggressive and who loves to play on the defensive end not just the offensive end." - Davion Mitchell after their win against the Rockets on Wednesday night.

 

 

"It shows a lot of commitment. Commitment on his end as far as working to get better and getting the little successes to gain confidence and having big success tonight." - Stephen Silas on his team’s loss against the Kings on Wednesday night.

 

 

 

PG     Davion Mitchell

SG     Justin Holiday

SF     Harrison Barnes

PF     Trey Lyles

C     Damian Jones

 

PG     Kevin Porter Jr.

SG     Jalen Green

SF     Garrison Mathews

PF    Jae'Sean Tate

C     Alperen Sengun 

 

 

PPG: D. Fox (23.2)

APG: D. Fox (5.6)

Reb/G: D. Sabonis (12.1)

 

PPG: C. Wood (17.9)

APG: K. Porter Jr. (6.1)

Reb/G: C. Wood (10.1)

 

Coaches:

Sacramento Kings: Alvin Gentry (Interim)

Houston Rockets: Stephen Silas (2nd season)