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Rockets vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets December 03, 2024

Red-Hot Rockets Bring Winning Streak to Struggling Kings

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The Houston Rockets arrive in Sacramento riding a three-game winning streak and sporting an impressive 15-6 record on the season. Their recent surge has been fueled by a potent offense averaging nearly 120 points over their last 10 games while allowing just 106 points per contest. The Rockets have been knocking down shots at a blistering 44.3% clip from the field and a shade above 34% from deep during this stretch.

Houston's balanced attack features a tenacious defense that has forced nearly 10 steals and swatted 7 shots per game over the past 10 outings. They've also taken care of the ball, committing just under 13 turnovers per contest. On the glass, the Rockets have asserted their will by grabbing just over 51 rebounds a night, providing second-chance opportunities on the offensive end.

In contrast, the Sacramento Kings have struggled to find consistency, dropping 7 of their last 10 games. Their defense has been a major culprit, allowing 114.8 points per game over this stretch while opponents shot a scorching 48.3% from the floor. The Kings have tried to keep pace offensively, pouring in 112.8 points a night behind a 36.2% mark from three-point range, but it hasn't been enough to overcome their defensive woes.

Sacramento will need to tighten up on the boards as well, having been outrebounded by nearly 9 boards per game in their last 10 contests. They'll also need to do a better job protecting the ball after coughing it up 15 times a night during this skid. The Kings have the offensive firepower to hang with Houston, but they'll need to shore up their defensive intensity and control the glass to have a chance at slowing the surging Rockets.