Kings vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 21

Kings vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• Venue: Golden 1 Center -- Sacramento, California
• Coverage: SCHN and NBCS-CA

The Sacramento Kings (6-22) will look to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (17-8) on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Golden 1 Center as big, 11.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 10 p.m. ET on SCHN and NBCS-CA. The over/under for the matchup is set at 222.5.

Kings vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Kings vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

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Kings vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have registered a 15-10-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Kings have played 28 games, with nine wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have gone over the total 15 times out of 28 chances this season.
• Kings games this year have gone over the point total 42.9% of the time (12 out of 28 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Houston has played worse at home, covering five times in 10 home games, and 10 times in 15 road games.
• The Rockets have gone over the total in five of 10 home games (50%). They've done better in road games, eclipsing the total in 10 of 15 matchups (66.7%).
• This season, Sacramento is 2-10-0 at home against the spread (.167 winning percentage). Away, it is 7-8-1 ATS (.438).
• Kings games have gone above the over/under 41.7% of the time at home (five of 12), and 43.8% of the time on the road (seven of 16).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun is averaging 23 points, 9.3 boards and 7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals and 1 block.
• Amen Thompson's numbers on the season are 17.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 49.3% from the floor.
• Kevin Durant is averaging 25.4 points, 4.8 boards and 4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1 block.
• Jabari Smith Jr.'s numbers on the season are 15.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2 assists per game, shooting 45.3% from the floor and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.6 steals (seventh in NBA) and 0.6 blocked shots.

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook is averaging 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists for the Kings.
• DeMar DeRozan averages 18.1 points, 3.3 boards and 3.3 assists. He is also sinking 50.4% of his shots from the floor.
• Dennis Schroder averages 12.7 points, 3.5 boards and 5.9 assists. He is draining 40.1% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with 1.6 treys per contest.
• Malik Monk averages 13 points, 2.1 boards and 2.5 assists. He is draining 43.5% of his shots from the floor and 41.1% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per contest.
• Keegan Murray averages 15.1 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists. He is sinking 42.7% of his shots from the field and 23.9% from 3-point range, with 1.3 treys per contest.

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