Kings vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 05, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -10.5 favorites vs. the Kings
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
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The Sacramento Kings visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Kings vs Celtics Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Kings are 38-37 against the spread, while the Celtics are 40-33 against the spread.


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Kings vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Sacramento Kings+9.5 -115O 225.5 -105+310
Boston Celtics -9.5 -105U 225.5 -115-400

Celtics vs Kings Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 81.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Kings and Celtics.

Celtics vs Kings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.5% confidence.


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  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 away games (+13.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 43 away games (+9.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.75 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games (+7.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 40 away games (+7.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 56 of their last 79 games (+30.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 69 games (+25.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 24 games (+18.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 57 games (+17.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 46 of their last 75 games (+16.65 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Kings have gone 38-37 (-2.65 Units / -3.17% ROI).

  • 44-32 against the Moneyline (-21.8 Units / -11.99% ROI)
  • 35-39 against the Over for game total points (-7.9 Units / -9.45% ROI)
  • 39-35 against the Under for game total points (+0.5 Units / 0.6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 40-33 (+3.7 Units / 4.43% ROI).

  • 60-16 against the Moneyline (+6.45 Units / 1.62% ROI)
  • 39-36 against the Over for game total points (-0.55 Units / -0.66% ROI)
  • 36-39 against the Under for game total points (-6.9 Units / -8.25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 99 games (-36.75 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 41 of their last 99 games (-24.30 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 98 games (-23.45 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 97 games (-22.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 99 games (-21.95 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 51 games (-27.15 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 37 away games (-19.05 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 66 games (-18.55 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 43 away games (-13.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Sacramento Kings have only covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 75 games (-12.80 Units / -15% ROI)

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

The Kings were 1-11 (.083) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .223

The Kings were 24-12 (.667) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Kings were 26-5 (.839) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

The Kings were 26-18 (.591) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

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

The Celtics are 39-8 (.830) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Celtics are 22-3 (.880) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .596

The Celtics were 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Celtics were 31-1 (.969) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

Injury Report: Celtics vs. KingsFriday‘s Game, Apr. 5

  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported
  • Sasha Vezenkov (Sacramento Kings): Ankle, Out

Sacramento Kings Offensive Stats & Trends

The Kings averaged 123.4 points per game (5,058 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Kings averaged 120.7 points per game (9,898 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Kings have averaged 51.6 points in the paint per game (3,870 points/75 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Kings shot 49% (3,573/7,234) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have a TS% of 57% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Sacramento Kings Defensive Stats & Trends

The Kings have allowed 11.0 second chance points per game (822 points/75 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Kings have allowed 5.4 second chance points per game (403 points/75 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Kings averaged 3.4 blocks per game (275 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Kings have allowed 10.9 second chance points per game (404 points/37 games) on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,858 rebounds/75 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,208 points/6,874 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29

The Celtics have averaged 6.5 blocks per game (484 blocks/75 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,970 rebounds/157 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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