Houston @ Sacramento Picks & Props

Keon Ellis has sunk 2.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's converted from three over the course of the year. Keon Ellis has played 31.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 8.6 higher than he's played in all games this season at home. The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage. The Kings check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Keon Ellis has made 89.6% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games, 10.5% higher than he's made in all games this year.

Relative to last season's 44.7% clip, Jeff Green's scoring performance has jumped this season to 55.8%. In comparison to last season's 28.0% rate, Jeff Green's three-point prowess has jumped this season to 44.0%. The matchup vs. the Kings is a favorable one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PFs have compiled the 6th-highest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (52.6%). The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Kings). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 14.5 offensive boards per game this year.

The Rockets rank as the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Cam Whitmore ought to see a decline in production in all stat categories due to playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Fred VanVleet has converted 3.8 threes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.1 more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the season while playing on the road. Fred VanVleet has played 35.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 97th percentile. The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Kings). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 14.5 offensive boards per game this year. Fred VanVleet has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 19.4% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year while playing away from home.

Keegan Murray has made 3.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this season. Keegan Murray has averaged 35.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 95th percentile. The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage. The Kings check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Keegan Murray has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games at home, 9.4% more than he's converted over the course of the year while playing at home.

Alperen Sengun has made 9.0 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Alperen Sengun has tallied 30.9 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Kings). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 14.5 offensive boards per game this year.

The Rockets rank as the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Jalen Green will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally decreases player production in all stat categories.

Among all players in the league, Dillon Brooks measures in the 87th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, tallying 6.1 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks rates in the 83rd percentile for playing time, registering a massive 31.9 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Sacramento is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Kings are at home, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.1). The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Kings). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 14.5 offensive boards per game this year.

Malik Monk has attempted 20.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 5.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Malik Monk has attempted 9.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Malik Monk has tallied 37.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 more than he's tallied overall this year. The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage. The Kings check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Amen Thompson has sunk 6.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's converted over the course of the season. Relative to last year's 13.4% clip, Amen Thompson's three-point effectiveness has increased this year to 22.5%. Amen Thompson has been on the court for 38.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.5 more than he's been on the court for in all games this season. The matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings is a positive one; they have allowed the 2nd-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (18.1). The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Kings).

The Houston Rockets will likely get a boost in possessions in this contest from being pitted against the 9th-speediest tempo home team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Kings). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Rockets rank best in in the NBA with 14.5 offensive boards per game this year. Tari Eason has attempted 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Domantas Sabonis has attempted 16.3 shots per game over the last 10 games when playing at home, 2.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Domantas Sabonis has successfully made 58.3% of his shots from downtown over the last 15 games, 11.4% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year. Out of all players in the NBA, Domantas Sabonis slots into the 97th percentile for playing time, registering a monstrous 36.1 minutes per game this year. The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage. The Kings check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

DeMar DeRozan has attempted 20.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. DeMar DeRozan has averaged 34.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 2.4 three-pointers per game (3rd-most in the league) vs. the Rockets, identifying this as a strong matchup. The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage. The Kings check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

De'Aaron Fox has attempted 20.2 shots from the field per game this year, placing him in the 99th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, De'Aaron Fox lands in the 85th percentile for three-point attempts on his home court, tallying 6.0 per game this year. Among all players in the league, De'Aaron Fox measures in the 99th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 37.2 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Houston is a favorable one for field goals; when the Rockets are away from home, the opposing team's starting PGs have compiled the 9th-highest FG% in the NBA this year (45.5%). The Kings have played at the 9th-speediest tempo in the league over the last 10 games with the home court advantage.

Trey Lyles has gone over 5.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Kevin Huerter has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.