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Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 12 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 111-98
22-23 29-25 27-28 33-22
Position#27
Record8-30
FormLLLLL
Points / game109.8
Allowed / game122.1
vs
Position#8
Record22-13
FormWLWLL
Points / game118.5
Allowed / game110.7
USANBA· Golden
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Sacramento Kings v Houston Rockets
07 Feb 2027
SAC v HOU
upcoming
11 Jan 2026
SAC111
HOU98
21 Dec 2025
SAC125
HOU124
16 Jan 2025
SAC132
HOU127
03 Dec 2024
SAC120
HOU111
10 Mar 2024
SAC104
HOU112
13 Jan 2023
SAC139
HOU114
11 Jan 2023
SAC135
HOU115
16 Jan 2022
SAC112
HOU118
14 Jan 2022
SAC126
HOU114
11 Mar 2021
SAC125
HOU105
09 Aug 2020
SAC112
HOU129
23 Dec 2019
SAC104
HOU113
02 Apr 2019
SAC105
HOU130
06 Feb 2019
SAC101
HOU127
11 Apr 2018
SAC96
HOU83
18 Oct 2017
SAC100
HOU105
09 Apr 2017
SAC128
HOU135
25 Nov 2016
SAC104
HOU117
15 Dec 2015
SAC107
HOU97
06 Nov 2015
SAC110
HOU116
11 Dec 2014
SAC109
HOU113
25 Feb 2014
SAC103
HOU129
15 Dec 2013
SAC106
HOU91
03 Apr 2013
SAC102
HOU112
10 Feb 2013
SAC117
HOU111
08 Apr 2012
SAC87
HOU104
07 Mar 2011
SAC101
HOU123
19 Dec 2010
SAC93
HOU102
12 Apr 2010
SAC107
HOU117
13 Nov 2009
SAC109
HOU100
09 Apr 2009
SAC98
HOU115
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Sacramento Kings winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Houston Rockets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#8
W
125-124 OT
125
124
+1
120avg 104
H22/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
127-136
127
136
-9
117avg 104
H24/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
113-107
113
107
+6
105avg 104
H27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
101-125
101
125
-24
93avg 104
A29/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
90-131
90
131
-41
77avg 104
A31/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
106-120
106
120
-14
98avg 104
H02/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
102-129
102
129
-27
88avg 104
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
98-115
98
115
-17
84avg 104
H05/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
98-100
98
100
-2
84avg 104
H07/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
103-137
103
137
-34
90avg 104
A10/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-31
27-37
25-23
30-21
24-37
34-38
39-40
30-21
31-23
28-21
29-33
25-30
24-30
29-38
27-31
21-26
20-34
20-39
31-27
19-31
29-28
32-34
27-26
18-32
29-32
27-30
27-35
19-32
26-28
18-34
25-23
29-30
35-25
23-21
20-30
20-24
29-34
30-29
25-34
19-40
228.7Avg total
106.3Scored
122.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)109.8122.1231.8-12.321%
Season at home (18)108.9119.6228.6-10.728%
Season away (20)110.5124.2234.8-13.815%
Last 10 (10)106.3122.4228.7-16.120%
Last 5 (5)101.4120.2221.6-18.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)108.4122.6231.0-14.120%
vs Similar (5)105.0122.2227.2-17.20%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
124-125 OT
124
125
-1
119avg 108
A22/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
108-128
108
128
-20
102avg 108
A24/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
119-96
119
96
+23
114avg 108
A26/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
117-100
117
100
+17
115avg 108
H28/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
126-119
126
119
+7
125avg 108
H30/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
120-96
120
96
+24
122avg 108
A01/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
104-110
104
110
-6
87avg 108
A04/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
100-97
100
97
+3
91avg 108
H06/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
102-103
102
103
-1
86avg 108
A08/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
105-111
105
111
-6
93avg 108
A10/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-30
37-27
23-25
21-30
35-29
23-34
24-35
26-30
37-25
26-28
29-21
27-22
32-24
28-22
30-17
27-37
30-25
36-23
39-30
21-41
26-20
27-22
37-25
30-29
31-25
19-32
25-30
29-23
25-29
29-31
24-18
22-19
22-25
25-32
28-24
27-22
29-28
27-27
32-22
17-34
221.0Avg total
112.5Scored
108.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)118.5110.7229.2+7.763%
Season at home (13)119.6107.8227.4+11.885%
Season away (22)117.8112.5230.3+5.350%
Last 10 (10)112.5108.5221.0+4.050%
Last 5 (5)106.2103.4209.6+2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)113.6107.5221.1+6.167%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)119.2111.9231.1+7.261%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: +3.8+3.8Q2Q2: -5.3-5.3Q2: -0.1-0.1Q3Q3: -2.7-2.7Q3: +4.4+4.4Q4Q4: -5.7-5.7Q4: -4.0-4.0
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: +3.8+3.8Q2Q2: -5.3-5.3Q2: -0.1-0.1Q3Q3: -2.7-2.7Q3: +4.4+4.4Q4Q4: -5.7-5.7Q4: -4.0-4.0
Sacramento KingsHouston Rockets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#8
L
57-68
57
68
-11
H22/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
58-75
58
75
-17
H24/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
59-44
59
44
+15
H27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
53-68
53
68
-15
A29/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
40-73
40
73
-33
A31/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
61-62
61
62
-1
H02/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
44-62
44
62
-18
H05/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
58-46
58
46
+12
H07/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
59-63
59
63
-4
A10/01
NBA
116.8Avg total
54.5Scored
62.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.062.4116.4-8.317%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.162.1115.2-8.913%-
Last 30 away (15)54.962.7117.6-7.720%-
Last 10 (10)54.562.3116.8-7.820%-
Last 5 (5)55.659.0114.6-3.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)54.861.8116.5-7.020%-
vs Similar (5)50.465.4115.8-15.00%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
68-57
68
57
+11
A22/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
58-63
58
63
-5
A24/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
63-53
63
53
+10
A26/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
60-46
60
46
+14
H28/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
66-48
66
48
+18
H30/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
53-42
53
42
+11
A01/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A04/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
54-60
54
60
-6
H06/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
47-57
47
57
-10
A08/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A10/01
NBA
111.3Avg total
57.5Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.453.5110.9+3.957%-
Last 30 at home (11)59.453.5112.8+5.964%-
Last 30 away (19)56.353.5109.8+2.853%-
Last 10 (10)57.553.8111.3+3.760%-
Last 5 (5)52.054.2106.2-2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)56.152.0108.1+4.158%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)58.354.5112.8+3.856%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 106.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.929.6
51.1%
54.8%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.610.0
32.7%
35.8%30.0
🏀 Free throws22.317.1
76.7%
78.1%17.1
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 112.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.032.3
56.7%
54.8%64.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.110.8
31.7%
35.8%32.4
🏀 Free throws21.315.5
72.8%
78.1%15.5
They take 91.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sacramento Kings
LLLLLLLWLW
Houston Rockets
LLWLWWWWLL
#27
League position
#8
-15.9
Net rating
+4.1
104.9
Offensive rating
115.9
120.8
Defensive rating
111.8
50.4%
Effective FG%
53.2%
57.2%
Opp. effective FG%
54.7%
13.6%
Turnover %
14.1%
26.1%
Off. rebound %
37.3%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.23
32.7%
3-point %
31.7%
60.9%
Assist %
55.9%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence104.9 · 115.9Defence120.8 · 111.8Shooting50.4% · 53.2%3-point %32.7% · 31.7%Ball care13.6% · 14.1%Off. rebounds26.1% · 37.3%Free throws0.25 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)20% · 50%
■ Sacramento Kings   ■ Houston Rockets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
10/01/26AGolden State Warriors103-137
07/01/26HDallas Mavericks98-100
05/01/26HMilwaukee Bucks98-115
03/01/26APhoenix Suns102-129
02/01/26HBoston Celtics106-120
31/12/25ALos Angeles Clippers90-131
29/12/25ALos Angeles Lakers101-125
27/12/25HDallas Mavericks113-107
24/12/25HDetroit Pistons127-136
22/12/25HHouston Rockets125-124 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/01/26APortland Trail Blazers105-111
08/01/26APortland Trail Blazers102-103
06/01/26HPhoenix Suns100-97
04/01/26ADallas Mavericks104-110
01/01/26ABrooklyn Nets120-96
30/12/25HIndiana Pacers126-119
28/12/25HCleveland Cavaliers117-100
26/12/25ALos Angeles Lakers119-96
24/12/25ALos Angeles Clippers108-128
22/12/25ASacramento Kings124-125 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sacramento Kings
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL21%
HomeLWLLL28%
AwayLLLLL15%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games381820
Win %21%28%15%
Points / game109.8108.9110.5
Allowed / game122.1119.6124.2
Point differential-12.3-10.7-13.8
Avg total231.8228.6234.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+3%0%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)67% (6)50% (4)
Overtime %8%11%5%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL63%
HomeWWWWW85%
AwayWWLLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351322
Win %63%85%50%
Points / game118.5119.6117.8
Allowed / game110.7107.8112.5
Point differential+7.7+11.8+5.3
Avg total229.2227.4230.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+43%46%41%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (11)60% (5)17% (6)
Overtime %14%8%18%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder3832684%121.3108.8+12.5
2 Detroit Pistons38281074%117.8111.2+6.6
3 San Antonio Spurs37251268%117.9112.5+5.4
4 Denver Nuggets39261367%122.7117.5+5.2
5 Los Angeles Lakers35231266%115.8115.8+0.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves40261465%119.9114.8+5.1
7 Boston Celtics38241463%117.2110.4+6.7
8 Phoenix Suns38241463%115.3111.1+4.3
9 Houston Rockets35221363%118.5110.7+7.7
10 New York Knicks37231462%119.2115.2+4.0
11 Toronto Raptors39241562%114.5112.2+2.3
12 Philadelphia 76ers37211657%117.2115.5+1.6
13 Orlando Magic38211755%116.1114.7+1.4
14 Cleveland Cavaliers40221855%120.0117.6+2.4
15 Miami Heat38201853%119.7117.7+1.9
16 Golden State Warriors40211952%115.4113.6+1.8
17 Atlanta Hawks41202149%118.4118.4+0.0
18 Portland Trail Blazers40192148%116.3118.8-2.5
19 Chicago Bulls38182047%117.3120.8-3.5
20 Memphis Grizzlies39172244%114.9116.2-1.3
21 Milwaukee Bucks39172244%112.9115.1-2.2
22 Los Angeles Clippers38152339%111.9113.6-1.7
23 Charlotte Hornets39142536%116.3116.6-0.3
24 Dallas Mavericks39142536%113.0117.1-4.2
25 Utah Jazz38132534%119.0127.3-8.3
26 Brooklyn Nets36112531%108.8113.9-5.0
27 Washington Wizards38102826%112.8124.0-11.2
28 New Orleans Pelicans4193222%114.9122.4-7.5
29 Sacramento Kings3883021%109.8122.1-12.3
30 Indiana Pacers3983121%111.2119.0-7.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Sacramento Kings22292733111
Houston Rockets2325282298
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