Rockets vs. Kings: A Battle of the West’s Basement-Dwellers

Game Details

Date: March 7, 2023
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Teams: Houston Rockets (13-46) vs. Sacramento Kings (32-25)

Betting and Prop Predictions

The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings are two teams heading in opposite directions. The Rockets are the worst team in the NBA, while the Kings are fighting for a playoff spot. As such, the Kings are heavy favorites in this matchup.

Spread: Kings -10.5
Over/Under: 238
Moneyline: Kings -550, Rockets +420

Spread

The Kings are 10.5-point favorites in this game, meaning they need to win by 11 points or more to cover the spread. This is a relatively large spread, but it reflects the significant gap in talent between these two teams.

The Rockets have not been able to compete with anyone this season. They are last in the NBA in points per game (109.9), rebounds per game (43.3), and assists per game (22.3). They also allow the most points per game (123.6).

The Kings, on the other hand, are a much more balanced team. They are 11th in the NBA in points per game (118.7), 10th in rebounds per game (46.7), and 12th in assists per game (26.0). They also allow the 11th-fewest points per game (113.7).

Based on these numbers, it is clear why the Kings are such large favorites in this game. They are simply a better team than the Rockets in every aspect of the game.

Over/Under

The over/under for this game is 238 points. This is a relatively high total, but it is in line with the recent scoring trends of both teams.

The Rockets have averaged 109.9 points per game this season, while the Kings have averaged 118.7 points per game. Both teams are also in the top 10 in the NBA in pace of play.

With both teams expected to score a lot of points, the over is a good bet in this game.

Moneyline

The Kings are -550 favorites on the moneyline, meaning you need to bet \$550 to win \$100. The Rockets are +420 underdogs, meaning you would win \$420 if you bet \$100 on them.

The Kings are clearly the better team in this matchup, so they are the smart bet on the moneyline. However, the Rockets are a very good value at +420. If you are looking for a long shot, the Rockets are a good option.

Conclusion

The Kings are heavy favorites in this game, and for good reason. They are a much better team than the Rockets in every aspect of the game. The over is also a good bet in this game, as both teams are expected to score a lot of points.

However, the Rockets are a very good value on the moneyline at +420. If you are looking for a long shot, the Rockets are a good option.