Rockets vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 21

The Sacramento Kings (6-22) will attempt to end a four-game home losing streak when hosting the Houston Rockets (17-8) on December 21, 2025 at Golden 1 Center. Houston is a substantial 12-point favorite against Sacramento when the Rockets face off against the Kings on Sunday. The over/under is 223.5 points for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Rockets-Kings game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Rockets vs. Kings Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
• TV: SCHN and NBCS-CA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Rockets vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Rockets (- 12)
O/U Pick: Over (223.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 123 - Kings 110

Rockets vs. Kings Betting Insights

• This year, the Rockets games have gone over 223.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 17 (out of 25) times.
• A total of 19 Kings games this season (out of 28) have had more than 223.5 total points scored.
• The Rockets and Kings average 8.4 more points between them than the over/under of 223.5 for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 10.0 more points per game (233.5) than this game's total of 223.5 points.
• Houston has been the favorite in 23 games this season and has come away with the win 16 times (69.6%) in those contests.
• Sacramento has been chosen as underdogs in 25 games this year and has walked away with the win four times (16%) in those games.
• Houston has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head meetings with Sacramento.
• The Rockets also have a 1-0 record against the spread when taking on the Kings.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall in their last 10 games.
• Houston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 229.4 points over its last 10 games, 5.9 more than the 223.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Rockets are 15-10-0 against the spread this season.
• So far this season, Houston has been installed as favorites by a 12-point margin or more five times and are 4-1 ATS in those contests.
• Rockets games this year have hit the over on 15 of 28 set point totals.
• The Rockets average 120.9 points per game, only 1.0 fewer point than the 121.9 the Kings give up.
• Houston is 9-3 against the spread and 8-4 overall when scoring more than 121.9 points.
• This season, the Rockets have a 48.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.9% lower than the 49.6% of shots the Kings' opponents have made.
• At home, the Rockets have a worse record against the spread (5-5-0) compared to their ATS record in road games (10-5-0).
• Houston has eclipsed the over/under in five of 10 home games (50%). It has done better in away games, eclipsing the total in 10 of 15 matchups (66.7%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Rockets have picked up the win in eight of 10 games at home, good for a .800 winning percentage. They have won eight of 13 games on the road (.615) as a moneyline favorite.

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun puts up 23.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 1.0 block.
• Amen Thompson puts up 17.5 points, 5.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds per contest.
• Kevin Durant puts up 25.4 points, 4.8 boards and 4.0 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.0 block.
• Jabari Smith Jr. posts 15.5 points, 7.1 boards and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 45.3% from the field and 36.9% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Reed Sheppard averages 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Defensively he averages 1.6 steals (eighth in NBA) and 0.6 blocks.

Rockets Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have two wins against the spread, and are 1-9 overall, in their last 10 contests.
• Sacramento and its opponents have combined to score an average of 236.5 combined points over its last 10 games, 13.0 more than the 223.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Kings have played 28 games, with nine wins against the spread.
• Sacramento has covered the spread once this season when underdogs by 12 points or more (in two chances).
• The Kings have eclipsed the over/under 42.9% of the time this season (12 of 28 games with a set point total).
• The Kings' 111.0 points per game are just 0.6 fewer points than the 111.6 the Rockets give up.
• When it scores more than 111.6 points, Sacramento is 7-4-1 against the spread and 5-7 overall.
• The Kings are shooting 46.3% from the field, 0.4% higher than the 45.9% the Rockets' opponents have shot this season.
• This season, the Kings are 2-10-0 at home against the spread (.167 winning percentage). Away, they are 7-8-1 ATS (.438).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of Sacramento's games have finished above the over/under at home (41.7%, five of 12) than on the road (43.8%, seven of 16).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook generates 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game for the Kings.
• On a per-game basis, DeMar DeRozan gives the Kings 18.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Dennis Schroder is averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He is making 40.1% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per game.
• The Kings are getting 13.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Malik Monk this year.
• Keegan Murray gives the Kings 15.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while putting up 1.5 steals and 1.8 blocked shots.

Kings Player Props

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