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

The Sacramento Kings (6-22) will attempt to halt a four-game home losing skid when squaring off versus the Houston Rockets (17-8) on December 21, 2025 at Golden 1 Center. Sunday's matchup between the Rockets and the Kings features the Rockets as double-digit 11.5-point favorites. The matchup has a point total of 222.5.

Here is 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 (- 11.5)
O/U Pick: Over (222.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 123 - Kings 110

Rockets vs. Kings Betting Insights

• Rockets games have finished over 222.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 17 times (out of 25) this season.
• This season, 19 of the Kings' 28 total matchups have gone over 222.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 231.9 points per game combined, 9.4 more than the over/under of 222.5.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 233.5 points per game, 11 more than the point total in this game.
• Houston has been chosen as the favorite in 23 games this year and has walked away with the win 16 times (69.6%) in those games.
• Sacramento has won in four, or 16%, of the 25 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Houston holds a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head matchups against Sacramento.
• The Rockets also have a 1-0 advantage against the spread when matched up with the Kings.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Houston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 229.4 points in its last 10 games, 6.9 more than the 222.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Rockets have played 25 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• Houston has been favored by 11.5 points or more six times this season and are 4-2 ATS in those contests.
• The Rockets have eclipsed the over/under in 53.6% of their opportunities this year (15 times over 28 games with a set point total).
• The Rockets average 120.9 points per game, only one fewer point than the 121.9 the Kings allow.
• Houston has a 9-3 record against the spread and an 8-4 record 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 hit.
• The Rockets sport a worse record against the spread at home (5-5-0) than they do on the road (10-5-0).
• Houston has gone over the total in five of 10 home games (50%). It has fared better in road games, going over the total in 10 of 15 matchups (66.7%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Rockets have won a higher percentage of their home games (.800) compared to road games (.615).

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun posts 23 points, 9.3 rebounds and 7 assists per game, shooting 49.4% from the field.
• Amen Thompson averages 17.5 points, 5.2 assists and 7.2 boards per contest.
• Kevin Durant averages 25.4 points, 4 assists and 4.8 boards per contest.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.5 points, 7.1 boards and 2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Reed Sheppard posts 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.6 steals (seventh in league) and 0.6 blocks.

Rockets Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have two wins against the spread, and are 1-9 overall, over their past 10 contests.
• Sacramento and its opponents have combined to score an average of 236.5 combined points in its last 10 games, 14 more than the 222.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Kings are 9-18-1 against the spread this season.
• Sacramento has been underdogs by 11.5 points or more five times this year and has covered the spread twice.
• The Kings have hit the over 42.9% of the time this season (12 of 28 games with a set point total).
• The Kings' 111 points per game are just 0.6 fewer points than the 111.6 the Rockets give up.
• Sacramento is 7-4-1 against the spread and 5-7 overall when it scores more than 111.6 points.
• The Kings' 46.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is 0.4 percentage points higher than the Rockets have given up to their opponents (45.9%).
• The Kings have performed better against the spread on the road (7-8-1) than at home (2-10-0) this year.
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of Sacramento's games have finished above the over/under at home (41.7%, five of 12) compared to away (43.8%, seven of 16).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Russell Westbrook gives the Kings 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• The Kings are getting 18.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game from DeMar DeRozan this year.
• Dennis Schroder is putting up 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. He is draining 40.1% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with 1.6 treys per contest.
• The Kings are receiving 13 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Malik Monk this season.
• Keegan Murray is putting up 15.1 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He is sinking 42.7% of his shots from the field and 23.9% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per contest.

Kings Player Props

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