Kings vs. Rockets Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 25, 2026 at 6:08 PM EST•Next update in: 9 minutes from now

Kings vs. Rockets preview (Feb 25). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Rockets -12.5), Jabari Smith props & Amen Thompson's status (Out - Quad).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Rockets -12.5, Total O 221.5
Key Pick:	Jabari Smith Over 14.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Amen Thompson (Out - Quad)
Data Freshness:	5m ago (6:08 PM EST)

Sacramento Kings

13-46

Feb 258:00 PM

SCHN

Houston Rockets

35-21

Houston Rockets

35-21

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Rockets win by

13.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

14%

86%

Model Picks

Rockets

Rockets -12.5

Total

Total O 221.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Kings INJURIES

Zach LaVine

Out For Season

LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break, per Chris Haynes of NBA TV.

Domantas Sabonis

Out For Season

Sabonis underwent season-ending knee surgery Wednesday (Feb. 18) to repair a torn left meniscus, Shams Charania of ESPN.

De'Andre Hunter

Out For Season

Hunter is set to undergo season-ending eye surgery, according to Chris Haynes of NBA TV.

Dylan Cardwell

Out

The Kings said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Cardwell sprained his left ankle at Tuesday's practice and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

Devin Carter

Questionable

The Kings listed Carter as Questionable for Wednesday's (Feb. 25) game against the Rockets.

Rockets INJURIES

Amen Thompson

Out

the Rockets listed Thompson as OUT for Wednesday's (Feb. 25) game against Sacramento.

Steven Adams

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Wednesday (Jan. 28) that Adams underwent season-ending ankle surgery.

Jae'Sean Tate

Out

The Rockets reported on Monday (Feb. 23) that Tate will miss at least 2 weeks.

Fred VanVleet

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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SAC

HOU

Feb 25 ·8:00 PM

Jabari Smith

Points

Yes 14.5

SAC

HOU

Feb 25 ·8:00 PM

Kevin Durant

3 Point FG Made

Yes 2.5

SAC

HOU

Feb 25 ·8:00 PM

Kevin Durant

Points

Yes 24.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets?

The Rockets are favored by 12.5 points (-12.5), while the Kings are underdogs +12.5 points. The moneyline is Kings +669 and Rockets -733. The total is set at 221.5 points.

Who is projected to win Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Rockets to win by 13.0 points. Win probability is 86% for the Rockets and 14% for the Kings.

What is the injury report for the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets?

The latest injury report shows Zach LaVine (Out For Season – finger), Domantas Sabonis (Out For Season – back), De'Andre Hunter (Out For Season – eye), Dylan Cardwell (Out – ankle), Devin Carter (Questionable – back) for the Kings, while Amen Thompson (Out – quad), Steven Adams (Out For Season – ankle), Jae'Sean Tate (Out – knee), Fred VanVleet (Out For Season – acl) are listed for the Rockets.

What are the best bets for Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Rockets -12.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets?

Top player props include Jabari Smith Over 14.5 Points, Kevin Durant Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made, Kevin Durant Over 24.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.