LiontipsSacramento vs Houston. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Kings are trying to catch up on Portland, who are currently at the 10th spot of the Western Conference. So far nothing is decided, but it is very important for Alvin Gentry's lads to not slow down, because that's usually what happens, when Kings are on a way to improve the situation.
Sacramento recorded two victories in a row, which helped them to break away from the bottom three. Team managed to beat the Lakers (125:116) and in the most recent match Kings outscored Houston (126:114). De'Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley put up an outstanding performance, they scored 53 points combined.
Rockets are at the bottom spot of the Western Conference and it is unlikely to change in the near future. With team's current line-up unable to compete, board should think about some new signings, because after the departure of James Harden club can't get out of the bottom.
Houston tried to fight off Sacramento in the previous match, but to no avail. Steven Silas' men managed to win the first quarter, but failed to hold on to the lead (114:126). Now Rockets will have the opportunity to get revenge, but game will be played at Golden 1 Center.
Trends
СтавкаSacramento: total over 120,5 points
Team managed to beat the total in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a three-pointer
Three out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a three-point shot
Tip and bets
Only two days have passed since team's last meeting, so we don't think that something changed since then. Houston will be an underdog once again, because Stephen Silas' men were unable to put up a fight in the recent match.
Sacramento are on the edge of breaking into the play-in zone. They just need one more push to get around Portland, so team will be extremely motivated for the match against Houston. In our opinion, Kings will come out on top once again.
Our prediction - Handicap (-2.5) points on Sacramento Kings
Opponents put up a high-scoring performance in recent head-to-head match. Kings will probably play aggressively once again and Rockets will try to get revenge. In this case, we can offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 232,5 points
