Kings vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 16, 2025, 7:40PM | Published: Jan 15, 2025, 11:46PM
The Sacramento Kings will sqaure off with the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Friday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, the Kings are up against a Rockets line-up that includes Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kings vs Rockets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Sacramento vs Houston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 65% chance of beating the Rockets at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.59, Rockets $2.45
- Line: Kings -4 ($1.91), Rockets +4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Kings at $1.59 and the Rockets at $2.45.
The Kings are listed as 4-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Rockets (+4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kings (-4) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 225-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Kings vs Rockets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $1.59 with Bet365
- Line: Kings -4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 225 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Kings vs Rockets best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Kings vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Rockets at Golden 1 Center on Friday is the Kings winning 115-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sacramento vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Kings vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Kings vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
De'Aaron Fox is expected to step up for the Kings with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to finish with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Rockets.
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 29 | 5 | 5 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 22 | 4 | 4 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 19 | 14 | 7 |
| Malik Monk | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Keegan Murray | 12 | 6 | 1 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 23 | 5 | 3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Amen Thompson | 16 | 10 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 16 | 4 | 6 |
| Cam Whitmore | 13 | 4 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sacramento vs Houston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kings vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Rockets at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Friday 17 January 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs Houston predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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