Sacramento Kings (18-19) vs. Boston Celtics (27-10)
January 10, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -10.5; Over/Under: 230
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The Sacramento Kings and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Kings Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings beat the Heat and Warriors, and they play the Bulls, Bucks, and Rockets next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 20.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Nuggets, lost to the Thunder, and play the Pelicans, Raptors, and Magic next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 118.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.1 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Kings have lost 21 of their last 22 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 home games against the Kings following a win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against the Kings.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three games as home favorites following a win.
- The Kings have won each of their last five games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games following a win.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 8th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (23.9) this season.
Sacramento Kings Player Facts
- Domantas Sabonis ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.8) this season.
- Malik Monk ranks 8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (88.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (18.2).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (49.8).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.8).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
Celtics vs Kings Prediction
The Boston Celtics are obviously more than capable of blowing the doors off, and they’ve covered four of their last five games as a double-digit favorite. The Sacramento Kings have been riding the struggle bus all year, and it looks like De’Aaron Fox will continue to be out. With all that said, the Kings have won five straight games, easily their best stretch of the season. The Celtics are also 10-13 ATS in their last 23 games as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics have just recently started covering these inflated lines. Even without Fox, I’ll take a shot with the Kings and the free buckets given their current form. I’m just not a fan of these massive lines.
