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Rockets vs. Kings prediction: Houston to win, Kevin Durant projected for 26 points in Sunday's NBA game [12/21/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Sacramento Kings will take on the favored Houston Rockets in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Sunday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Rockets as the most likely winner of the Rockets vs. Kings game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Kings lineup will feature stars like DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook, while the Rockets will look to Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Rockets vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Rockets and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rockets an 82% chance of defeating the Kings. Our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 116-106.
According to our model, the Kings (+11.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 222.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rockets vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockets | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -11.5 (-115) | +11.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -620 | +500 |
| Total | o222.5 (-115) | u222.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockets vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kings +11.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +500 |
| Total | Under 222.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Kings +11.5 at the spread.
Rockets vs. Kings player props
NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Sunday's Rockets vs. Kings game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Golden 1 Center.
Kevin Durant is expected to lead the Rockets with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to have 19 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Kings.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Rockets prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 26 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45 |
| Alperen Sengun | 23 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 52 |
| Amen Thompson | 18 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 40 |
| Jabari Smith | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 34 |
| Reed Sheppard | 13 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 |
Kings prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Kings:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 32 |
| Keegan Murray | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33 |
| R. Westbrook | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 38 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
| Dennis Schroder | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 28 |
Rockets vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Kings and Rockets at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
Conclusion
We predict the Rockets, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Sunday, with Alperen Sengun projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rockets vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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