The Houston Rockets are set to face off against the Sacramento Kings in a pivotal Western Conference clash on Thursday night. Houston is riding high after a decisive 128-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets, bringing their record to 27-12. This impressive form includes winning six of their last seven games, with a solid road record of 13-6. Conversely, the Kings, with a record of 20-20, suffered a setback against the Milwaukee Bucks, losing 130-115, but are still riding a wave of momentum with seven wins in their last eight outings.

Tonight's matchup at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Historically, the Rockets hold a 141-99 advantage in their all-time series against the Kings, although Sacramento claimed a recent victory on December 3 with a score of 120-111. The Kings enter this contest as 3.5-point favorites, and the total points over/under line is set at 224.5.