Houston @ Sacramento Picks & Props

Cam Whitmore has attempted 12.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. The Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should increase plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the league with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.

This year when they are away from home, opposing starting SFs have tallied 6.1 three attempts per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, designating this as a strong matchup. The Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should increase plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the league with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Dillon Brooks has made 2.7 free throws per game over the last 15 games on the road, 0.8 higher than he's sunk in all games this season while on the road.

Jalen Green has attempted 21.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jalen Green has attempted 10.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jalen Green has played 36.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 higher than he's played over the course of the season. This year, the other team's starting SGs have totaled 18.1 points per game (2nd-highest in the league) against the Sacramento Kings, creating a good matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home.

Relative to last season's 9.7 rate, Keegan Murray's field goal attempts have increased this season to 12.1 per game. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Rockets). The Sacramento Kings check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Keegan Murray has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 17.9% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.

As a team, the Kings have been poor at getting to the free-throw line recently: 4th-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games, tallying just 17.6 free throws per game. The matchup vs. Houston may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a mere 2.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Rockets are away from home (2nd-least in the league).

Malik Monk has attempted 18.6 shots per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Malik Monk has successfully made 2.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's sunk overall this season. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Rockets). The Sacramento Kings check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Rockets). The Sacramento Kings check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Kevin Huerter has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 19.6% more than he's sunk over the course of the year while on his home court. Kevin Huerter will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court tends to increase player production in all stat categories.

Fred VanVleet has sunk 4.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's sunk overall this season. The Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should increase plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the league with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a massive 7.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (most in the league).

Alperen Sengun has attempted 18.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.2 more than he's attempted overall this season. The Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should increase plays for the Houston Rockets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets rank best in in the league with 13.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games. Alperen Sengun has attempted 7.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Domantas Sabonis has attempted 15.7 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Domantas Sabonis has successfully made 75.0% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games at home, 32.3% higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this year when playing at home. The matchup against the Rockets is a strong one; they have allowed the 7th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PFs over the last 5 games (21.4). When squaring off against other starting Cs, Alperen Sengun slots into the 87th percentile with a monstrous 2.2 threes attempted against him per game this year. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year.

In contrast to last year's 18.7 rate, De'Aaron Fox's shots from the field have increased this year to 21.1 per game. De'Aaron Fox has attempted 7.6 treys per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 5.4 rate last year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have shot 45.5% on field goal attempts (9th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, making this a favorable matchup. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the league while on their home court this year. The Sacramento Kings are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Rockets).

Jabari Smith Jr. has converted 41.0% of his treys over the last 5 games on the road, 12.4% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year away from his home court. Jabari Smith Jr. has attempted 6.2 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.4 more than he's attempted overall this year. The matchup against the Kings is a good one for shots from the field; the other team's starting PFs have put up the 6th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (52.6%). The Rockets have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Sacramento Kings have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league on their home court this year, which should increase plays for the Houston Rockets.

Amen Thompson has gone over 6.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Davion Mitchell has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Trey Lyles has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.