Celtics vs Kings Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 1

• The Celtics are -10.5 favorites vs. the Kings
• Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
• Watch the game on NBSB | NSCA

The Boston Celtics visit Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Sacramento, CA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Kings Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 18-14 against the spread, while the Kings are 12-21 against the spread.

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Celtics vs. Kings Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Kings vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 58.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Kings.

Kings vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 68.0% confidence.

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Celtics Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 away games (+16.20 Units / 22% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 73 games (+15.25 Units / 12% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 45 of their last 73 games (+13.80 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 53 of their last 89 games (+13.15 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 92 games (+10.45 Units / 10% ROI)

Kings Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Sacramento Kings have hit the Team Total Under in 44 of their last 71 games (+13.15 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 70% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 66 games (+6.40 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.15 Units / 28% ROI)

Boston Celtics Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 18-14 (+2.6 Units / 7.39% ROI).

• 20-12 against the Moneyline (-6.9 Units / -8.49% ROI)
• 15-17 against the Over for game total points (-3.7 Units / -10.51% ROI)
• 17-15 against the Under for game total points (+0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI)

Sacramento Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 12-21 (-11.1 Units / -30.58% ROI).

• 8-25 against the Moneyline (-4.65 Units / -13.25% ROI)
• 15-18 against the Over for game total points (-4.8 Units / -13.22% ROI)
• 18-15 against the Under for game total points (+1.5 Units / 4.13% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Kings:

• The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 79 games (-28.45 Units / -24% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 57 games (-27.10 Units / -41% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 57 games (-24.55 Units / -39% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 71 games (-24.20 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 73 games (-22.20 Units / -18% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Celtics:

• The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 89 games (-26.55 Units / -26% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 92 games (-26.02 Units / -14% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 92 games (-24.25 Units / -23% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 91 games (-23.95 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 88 games (-22.50 Units / -6% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the Boston Celtics
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• Player Injuries for Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings
• Boston Celtics Offensive stats
• Sacramento Kings Offensive stats
• Boston Celtics Defensive stats
• Sacramento Kings Defensive stats

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Sacramento Kings

The Celtics are 128-23 (.848) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .656

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics are 67-3 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773

The Celtics are undefeated (10-0) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .658

Sacramento Kings: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Kings are 6-17 (.261) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .472

The Kings are 4-19 (.174) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .382

The Kings are winless (0-8) when assisting on fewer than 20 field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .234

The Kings are 2-13 (.133) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics are 128-23 (.848) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .656

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics are 67-3 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773

The Celtics are undefeated (10-0) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .658

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings are 6-17 (.261) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .472

The Kings are 4-19 (.174) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .382

The Kings are winless (0-8) when assisting on fewer than 20 field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .234

The Kings are 2-13 (.133) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics are 128-23 (.848) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .656

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics are 67-3 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773

The Celtics are undefeated (10-0) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .658

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings are 6-17 (.261) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .472

The Kings are 4-19 (.174) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .382

The Kings are winless (0-8) when assisting on fewer than 20 field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .234

The Kings are 2-13 (.133) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

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