The Houston Rockets are heavily favored to win against the Sacramento Kings with moneyline odds of -258, reflecting their 22-13 record compared to Sacramento's struggling 8-30 season. The Rockets' sixth-place Western Conference standing and recent form give them a significant advantage over the Kings, who are currently on a seven-game losing streak with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 2:00 AM UTC on January 12, 2026, which corresponds to 9:00 PM ET on January 11, 2026. This late-night tip-off is part of the NBA's standard schedule for West Coast games.

The game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings with a seating capacity of 16,888. This is Sacramento's home venue where the Kings maintain a 5-13 record this season.

The Houston Rockets are predicted to win with a spread of -6.5 and moneyline odds of -258 against the Sacramento Kings at +210. The Rockets' balanced 11-11 away record combined with Sacramento's league-worst 8-30 home record suggests Houston should control the game, with ESPN's BPI projection favoring the Rockets by approximately 7 points.

In recent matchups this season, the Houston Rockets have demonstrated dominance over the Sacramento Kings, with the Rockets winning their earlier meeting decisively. The Rockets' superior roster depth and playoff positioning contrast sharply with Sacramento's current seven-game losing streak, indicating a significant talent gap between the two teams.