Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 11, 2026

The pregame total of 223.5 pointed to an offensive showcase, but Houston and Sacramento had other plans. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed decisively—the teams combined for just 209 points, 14.5 shy of the number, as a methodical first half set the tone for a low-scoring road win.

The opening quarter was balanced; combined scoring of 45 points suggested neither offense would run away early. Sacramento's defense tightened in the second, holding Houston to 25 points while the Kings added 29, pushing the halftime combined total to just 99 and already signaling trouble for over bettors. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 31 points and 13 rebounds alongside 6 assists, keeping Houston in contention despite the sluggish pace. Kevin Durant added 23 points and 6 assists, while Alperen Sengun contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds. For Sacramento, DeMar DeRozan's 22 points and 6 assists paced a balanced effort; Russell Westbrook chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The second half failed to ignite either offense. Third-quarter combined scoring reached 55, but Sacramento's fourth-quarter surge (33 points) proved decisive as Houston managed just 22 in the final frame. The Kings' road defense—allowing 122.4 per game over their last ten—proved more effective than Houston's league-leading pace suggested, and the result was a defensive grind that settled well below the pregame projection. Sacramento's 111–98 victory was never in doubt in the final period, a stark departure from their recent meetings, which had combined for 249 and 216 points respectively.