Kings vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 12, 2026, 2:10AM | Published: Jan 11, 2026, 4:05PM
The Sacramento Kings will face the favoured Houston Rockets in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Monday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, the Kings are looking to overcome a Rockets side that includes Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kings vs Rockets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Sacramento vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets an 85% chance of beating the Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Rockets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Kings $6.00, Rockets $1.14
- Line: Kings +14 ($1.91), Rockets -14 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223 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 $6.00 and the Rockets at $1.14.
The Kings are listed as 14-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-14) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223 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 (+14) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 223-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Kings vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.14 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +14 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 223 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Kings vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Rockets at Golden 1 Center on Monday is the Rockets winning 117-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sacramento vs Houston game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Kings vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Sacramento vs Houston match-up.
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Kings vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Kings and Rockets at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to tip off at 1:00pm AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Monday 12 January 2026
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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