Kings vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 11, 2026, 9:57PM | 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 the likes of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, the Kings are up against a Rockets line-up that includes Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Kings vs Rockets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Sacramento vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets an 84% chance of defeating 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 ($1.87), Rockets -14 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 222.5 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 $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-14) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 222.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (+14) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 222.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Kings vs Rockets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $6.00 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +14 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 222.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Kings vs Rockets betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kings to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Kings vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Rockets at Golden 1 Center on Monday is the Rockets winning 116-104.
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 win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Kings vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Sacramento vs Houston game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kings vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Kings and Rockets at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
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 cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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