The Houston Rockets will face the Sacramento Kings on March 10 (Sunday) at the Golden 1 Center. This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with the Rockets winning the first two encounters. They will look to sweep the season series on Sunday. Houston is coming off a 123-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Jalen Green scored 27 points in that game. Meanwhile, Sacramento will look to score their third consecutive win in the upcoming contest. They are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 36-26 record. Their most recent win was against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
Preview
De’aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis have been giving solid performances for the Kings this season, and with the upcoming contest being held in their home and with these two leading the way, Sacramento is heavily favored.
The Houston Rockets are in 11th place in the Western Conference with a 28-35 record. They have the ability to be a handful for opponents. Also, they have had the upper hand against the Kings in the last two matchups, so they could channel their advantage in the upcoming contest.
Starting lineup
The Houston Rockets will most likely start with Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun.
The Sacramento Kings will most likely start with De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis.
Betting tips & Prediction
De’Aaron Fox’s over/under for the upcoming game is 26.5 points. He has led his team in scoring in the last three games. He is expected to go over in the game against the Rockets.
Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun has an over/under of 21.5 points. He might have to face a tough time against Sabonis, but he may still go over his points.
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The Sacramento Kings are favored to win the upcoming game against the Rockets. The Kings are playing more consistent basketball currently. The Rockets might give them a tough time, but Sacramento’s collective experience in high-stakes games is something they have an advantage over.
