The Boston Celtics (20-12) are favored by 9.5 points 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 matchup expects a final score of Celtics 120, Kings 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-408)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 230.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-9.5)
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
- So far this season, Boston has compiled an 18-14-0 record against the spread.
- The Celtics are 3-4 against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 15 of Boston's 33 games with a set total.
- This season, the Celtics have been favored 21 times and won 14, or 66.7%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 4-3 when it's favored by -408 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Kings 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Sacramento has a 12-21-0 record against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 9.5-point underdogs this season, the Kings are 7-7 against the spread.
- A total of 15 of Sacramento's 33 games with a set total have hit the over (45.5%).
- The Kings have been the moneyline underdog 30 total times this season. They've gone 6-24 in those games.
- Sacramento has a record of 3-10 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +319 or longer (23.1%).
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Celtics vs. Kings Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Chris Boucher: Questionable (Personal)
Kings
Kings:
Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle),
Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee)
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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