Rockets vs. Kings Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for February 8 (Fast-Paced Offenses Meet in Another Shootout)

Rockets vs. Kings Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: NBCS-CA and SportsNet SW

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Wednesday with nine more games, including a battle between the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. The Kings rank third in the Western Conference with a 30-23 record, while the Rockets check in last with a disappointing 13-41 record.

These two teams met on Monday night in what ended up being a 140-120 victory for Sacramento. The Kings shot 58.4% from the floor and drained an impressive 21 three-pointers. Keegan Murray scored a game-high 30 points, while Jalen Green led the Rockets with 27 points (10-of-21 shooting).

Rockets vs. Kings Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: HOU: (+290) | SAC: (-360)
• Spread: HOU: +8.5 (-108) | SAC: -8.5 (-112)
• Total: 239.5 -- Over: (-108) | Under: (-112)

The Kings enter this contest as clear road favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 239.5 points, which ranks as the highest of Wednesday's projected totals.

Kings vs Rockets Betting Information

Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Kings	-7.5	-	-	241	-110	-110	-300	245

Rockets vs. Kings Betting Trends

• The Kings won 39 games against the spread last season, while failing to cover or pushing 43 times.
• The Rockets had an ATS record of 21-22-2 as underdogs of 7.5 points or more last season.
• A total of 43 Kings games last season went over the point total.
• In 82 Rockets games last season, 44 of them hit the over.

Rockets vs. Kings Prediction & Pick

Murray set a Kings franchise record with 8 made three-pointers on Monday night as he continued his quick development as a rookie. The Kings check in 10th when it comes to three-point shooting percentage this season (36.8%) and seventh when it comes to three-pointers made per game (13.5).

Keep in mind the Rockets allow an opposing three-point shooting percentage of 37.0% (No. 26 in NBA), which points to another great showing for the Kings offense on Wednesday. Sacramento travels to Houston ranked first in points per game (119.3) and second in offensive efficiency.

The Kings have also won five straight games against the Rockets, so trust the road team here.

Final Score Prediction: Rockets: 120 | Kings: 130

Rockets vs. Kings Best Bet

There's a reason this game features the highest projected total on Wednesday's slate. These teams have met three times since the turn of the new year and each game finished with at least 250 total points on the scoreboard. Both Houston and Sacramento play at a top-10 pace in the NBA as well.

The Rockets may struggle on offense as a whole, but they rank ninth in points in the paint per game (52.9). They should find success against a Kings defense that allows the third-most points in the paint per game (55.0). The total has hit the over in five of Houston's last six home games against Sacramento.

Bet: Over 239.5 Points (-110)

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