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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Kings

The Boston Celtics take the court against the Sacramento Kings in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Celtics Should Shine In This Game

It’s fantastic to see the Celtics with a -9.5 line on the spread at -115 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against the Kings.

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7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups for Celtics

Boston Celtics won their previous game 129-119. This was a road victory at Delta Center against Utah Jazz. Derrick White dropped 27 points, as Jaylen Brown finished with 23 and Anfernee Simons 20.

Sacramento Kings lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. LA Clippers won 131-90 at Intuit Dome. Nique Clifford registered 18 points, Russell Westbrook scored 12, while Maxime Raynaud had 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics beat the Kings in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 113-95 scoreline at Golden 1 Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Celtics wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Kings logo Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.4 points, 43.1 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 48.1% from the field and 80.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 110.8 points and 39.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 27.5 points, Neemias Queta 6.8 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.9 assists, while Derrick White averages 4.1 (38.3%) 3-pointers made.

Sacramento Kings – Last 10 Games

The Kings have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.5 points, 44.2 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 76.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 122.4 points and 44.8 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan is averaging 19.9 points, Maxime Raynaud 9.5 rebounds and Russell Westbrook 7.1 assists along with 2.0 (34.5%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

Bank on Celtics to cover the -9.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -115 for this NBA showdown.

Our expert NBA handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Celtics vs Kings stats:

  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics -9.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5 Rebounds +117 BetMGM logo

DeMar DeRozan (Kings) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at +117.

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Payton Pritchard Under 18.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) hasn't covered the 18.5 points total in 8 of the past 10 games. We are therefore keen to back the -127 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -9.5
Totals Over 227.5
Player Rebounds DeMar DeRozan Over 3.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Celtics to cover the -9.5 spread, Over 227.5 on the total and DeMar DeRozan (Kings) to record Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 122 - 110 Kings logo Kings

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Celtics to claim a 122-110 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Celtics Big Favorites With the Books

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Boston Celtics are red-hot -385 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 79% chance of winning this NBA game. Sacramento Kings are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +310.

The current spread is 9.5 and the total points line is 227.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 227.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Jaylen Brown. Odds of -111 can be found for him scoring Over 31.5 points and there is -116 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 31.5
-111
Under 31.5
-116
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 19.5
-109
Under 19.5
-119
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DeMar DeRozan (Kings)
Over 19.5
-105
Under 19.5
-123
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 18.5
-102
Under 18.5
-127
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Player Assists
Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+107
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-110
Under 5.5
-118
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-145
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-133
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Player Rebounds
Maxime Raynaud (Kings)
Over 8.5
+115
Under 8.5
-149
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-102
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-135
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Russell Westbrook (Kings)
Over 6.5
-109
Under 6.5
-119
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Celtics Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Golden 1 Center

The Kings own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 109.50 points on average and giving up 119.50.

The Celtics have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 120.20 points per contest while yielding 111.40.

The last Golden 1 Center meeting saw the Celtics beat the Kings 113-95. Looking at the last 8 head-to-head matchups at Golden 1 Center, the Celtics have six victories and the Kings two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Home Stats 3-7 229.00 109.50 119.50 6 4
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 7-3 231.60 120.20 111.40 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Sacramento Kings logo Sacramento Kings Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 30 33.8 884 150 29.5 5.0 2.0 6.3 0.4 1.2
Derrick White 31 33.64 571 160 18.4 5.2 3.3 4.3 1.5 1.4
Payton Pritchard 32 32.83 542 166 16.9 5.2 2.6 4.5 0.1 0.8

Sacramento Kings Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Keegan Murray 16 36.62 235 23 14.7 1.4 1.3 6.1 1.6 1.4
DeMar DeRozan 33 33.18 610 123 18.5 3.7 0.8 3.4 0.3 1.4
Domantas Sabonis 11 33.18 189 41 17.2 3.7 0.4 12.3 0.2 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

30 Dec NBA
Celtics 129-119 Jazz
28 Dec NBA
Celtics 108-114 Trail Blazers
26 Dec NBA
Celtics 140-122 Pacers
22 Dec NBA
Pacers 95-103 Celtics
20 Dec NBA
Celtics 112-96 Raptors
19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
11 Dec NBA
Celtics 101-116 Bucks
07 Dec NBA
Celtics 121-113 Raptors
05 Dec NBA
Lakers 105-126 Celtics

Previous Sacramento Kings Lineups

30 Dec NBA
Kings 90-131 Clippers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
27 Dec NBA
Mavericks 107-113 Kings
23 Dec NBA
Pistons 136-127 Kings
21 Dec NBA
Rockets 124-125 Kings
20 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings
18 Dec NBA
Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
08 Dec NBA
Kings 105-116 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak