The Houston Rockets (22-13) and Sacramento Kings (8-30) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. EST from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.
The Rockets are 13-point favorites over the Kings on the spread (Rockets -13), with the over/under set at 222.5 total points. The Rockets are -650 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Kings are +450 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Kings predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, January 11.
Rockets vs Kings Prediction
- Rockets vs Kings pick: Kings First Half Moneyline (+260)
My Rockets vs Kings best bet is on Sacramento to win the first half, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Rockets vs Kings Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12 -110 | 222 -110o / -110u | -650 |
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12 -110 | 222 -110o / -110u | +450 |
Rockets vs Kings NBA Preview, Picks
The "First Half Underdog vs. Coasting Teams" NBA system focuses on first-half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents, which may be the case for the Rockets in tonight's matchup against the Kings.
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings face elite teams with strong win records that may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second-half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with higher early intensity and effort, creating value in short-term situations before the talent disparity takes over.
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early-game edges.
Overall, the system stands at 781-1,338-76 (37%) with an 8% ROI across all-time results. This season, it's off to a 29-49-4 (37%) start, producing a 2% ROI.
So, let's take the Kings first half moneyline on Sunday night.
Rockets vs Kings Best Bet
- Kings First Half Moneyline (+260)
Kings vs Rockets Betting Trends
