Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings 1/14/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Golden 1 Center will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings. The Rockets (12-31) have dropped 18 of their first 23 road games and own the worst overall record in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, Houston shot 55 percent from the field during a 128-124 road victory against San Antonio.

All five Houston starters scored in double figures and were led by Eric Gordon with 31 points (9-10 FG). Christian Wood contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets.

The Sacramento Kings are three games below .500 at home and trail Portland by one full game for tenth place in the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, Sacramento outscored Los Angeles by 17 points during the third quarter to rally for a 125-116 home victory. The Kings (17-27) assisted on 28 of their 49 made field goals and shot a sizzling 55 percent overall.

De’Aaron Fox led six Sacramento players in double figures with 29 points on 11-for-21 shooting and dished out four assists. Harrison Barnes chipped in 23 points and seven rebounds for the Kings.