Rockets vs Kings Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 25, 2026, 6:05PM | Published: Feb 25, 2026, 3:05PM
The Houston Rockets will face the Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Toyota Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Kings team that includes Keegan Murray, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Kings game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Houston vs Sacramento NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets an 84% chance of winning against the Kings at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Kings: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.10, Kings $7.25
- Line: Rockets -14 ($1.91), Kings +14 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 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 Rockets at $1.10 and the Kings at $7.25.
The Rockets are listed as 14-point favourites against the Kings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Kings (+14) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 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 56% of the time, while the 221.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rockets vs Kings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $7.25 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +14 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 221.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best bets of the day across any sport.
Our Rockets vs Kings betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place better 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 because of the 2.4% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Rockets vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Kings at Toyota Center this Thursday 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 Houston vs Sacramento game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Kings prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Sacramento match-up.
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Rockets vs Kings: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Kings at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Sacramento predictions have been made based on 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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