The Boston Celtics (20-12) are double-digit, 10-point favorites against the Sacramento Kings (8-25) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and NBCS-CA.
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Celtics vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Celtics 120, Kings 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-435)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 230.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Kings (+10)
Recent Celtics vs. Kings Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2025 | Celtics | -5 | 225 | -198 | +165 | 113-95 BOS |
| 1/10/2025 | Celtics | -12 | 226.5 | -680 | +490 | 114-97 SAC |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Boston is 18-14-0 against the spread this season.
- The Celtics have a 3-3 record against the spread this season when favored by 10 points or more.
- A total of 15 of Boston's 33 games with a set total have hit the over (45.5%).
- The Celtics have won 14, or 66.7%, of the 21 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Boston has won four of its six games when favored by at least -435 on the moneyline.
Kings 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Sacramento has a 12-21-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 10-point underdogs this season, the Kings are 5-6 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 15 of Sacramento's 33 games with a set total.
- The Kings have put together a 6-24 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 20% of those games).
- Sacramento has gone 3-8 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +334 or longer (27.3%).
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Celtics vs. Kings Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles)
Kings
Kings:
Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee),
Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle)
Celtics vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and NBCS-CA
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
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