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The Houston Rockets (37-22, 32-27 ATS) are hosting the Sacramento Kings (30-28, 23-34-1 ATS) in this Western Conference matchup on Saturday night; find out how to watch the free live stream here. NBA betting sites show the Rockets as 5-point favorites at home, per the latest BetOnline odds.
How To Watch Kings vs. Rockets Free Live Stream
Kings vs. Rockets Injuries
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
No reported injuries
Houston Rockets Injury Report
C Cody Zeller (personal; to remain away from team for rest of season) | PG Fred VanVleet (ankle; probable)
Game Preview
The Kings are 15-14 away and 20-19 against Western Conference opponents. Sacramento is 6-4 in its past 10 contests, averaging 118.9 points, 47.3 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.2 steals, and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the floor.
Sacramento posted its second consecutive double-digit win on Wednesday while easing past the Utah Jazz 118-101 as seven Kings scored in double figures.
The Kings are still adjusting to life without De’Aaron Fox, who was traded to the San Antonio Spurs before the NBA trade deadline. Zach LaVine (22.9 points per game), DeRozan (22.0), and Sabonis (19.9) lead Sacramento in scoring, while Domantas Sabonis is first in rebounding (14.4) and assists (6.3).
Meanwhile, the Rockets are 20-9 at home, 22-14 in conference play, and 7-5 in one-possession games. Houston is 5-5 in its last 10 games, averaging 108.1 points, 49.1 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 6.3 steals, and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field.
Veteran guard Fred VanVleet is expected to make his return from a lengthy injury absence on Saturday against Sacramento. His return should help Houston to keep its three-game home win streak intact.
Houston improved to 3-1 since the All-Star break with its 118-106 win over the Spurs on Wednesday, the second game of a back-to-back and the second game of a three-game homestand that concludes Saturday.
According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Rockets have a 67.6% chance of defeating Sacramento. The Kings are 8-3 in their past 11 meetings with Houston, while the Rockets are 5-1 in their last six home games.