Rockets vs. Kings: NBA Cup Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Sacramento Kings. Here's everything you need to know.

Mar 10, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets are playing in their final NBA Cup group stage game against the Sacramento Kings tonight at the Golden 1 Center.

While the Rockets have already qualified for the knockout stage after beating the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves, tonight's result could determine whether the team hosts a quarterfinal game or heads out on the road.

The Kings come into the game with a 9-12 record, but have hit tough times more recently by losing six of the last seven games.

Meanwhile, the Rockets are looking to extend a three-game winning streak fueled by overtime wins on the road against the Wolves and Philadelphia 76ers and a huge victory at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Rockets vs. Kings Game Information

• Date: Tuesday, December 3
• Time: 9:00 p.m. CT
• Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Kings Injury Report

Houston Rockets

n/a

Sacramento Kings

• PG Mason Jones (OUT - hamstring)
• SG Kevin Huerter (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
• PF Trey Lyles (OUT - calf)

Rockets vs. Kings Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

• PG Fred VanVleet
• SG Jalen Green
• SF Dillon Brooks
• PF Jabari Smith Jr.
• C Alperen Sengun

Sacramento Kings

• PG De'Aaron Fox
• SG Keon Ellis
• SF DeMar DeRozan
• PF Keegan Murray
• C Domantas Sabonis

Want to join the discussion? Like Rockets on SI Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on all the latest Rockets news. You can also meet the team behind the coverage.