Celtics vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks – Jan. 1

The Boston Celtics (20-12) play the Sacramento Kings (8-25) on January 1, 2026 on NBCS-BOS and NBCS-CA. Boston is a solid 9.5-point favorite against Sacramento when the Celtics hit the court against the Kings on Thursday. The over/under is 229.5 points for the matchup.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Kings game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Kings Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
• TV: NBCS-BOS and NBCS-CA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Celtics vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 9.5)
O/U Pick: Over (229.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 120 – Kings 110

Celtics vs. Kings Betting Insights

• Celtics games have gone over 229.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 17 times (out of 32) this season.
• The Kings games have gone over 229.5 total points scored in 20 of 33 total matchups this year.
• The two teams average a combined 1.6 fewer points per game (227.9) than this matchup’s over/under of 229.5 points.
• The Celtics and the Kings have seen their opponents average a combined 3.6 more points per game than the point total of 229.5 set for this matchup.
• Boston has won 14, or 66.7%, of the 21 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Sacramento has been chosen as underdogs in 30 games this year and has walked away with the win six times (20%) in those games.
• Boston and Sacramento have each won one of their last two head-to-head matchups.
• The teams are each 1-1 against the spread in those outings.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics are 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Boston has averaged a total of 228.4 combined points over its last 10 games, 1.1 less than this matchup’s over/under of 229.5.
• In the Celtics’ 32 games this season, they have 18 wins against the spread.
• Boston is 3-4 ATS when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the point total 45.5% of the time (15 out of 33 games with a set point total).
• The Celtics average 116.9 points per game, 5.4 fewer points than the 122.3 the Kings give up.
• Boston has a 10-0 record against the spread and a 10-0 record overall when scoring more than 122.3 points.
• The Celtics are shooting 47.3% from the field this season, 2.4 percentage points lower than the 49.7% the Kings allow to opponents.
• Against the spread, the Celtics have performed worse at home, covering eight times in 15 home games, and 10 times in 17 road games.
• When it comes to over/unders, Boston hits the over more consistently when playing at home, as it has exceeded the total eight times in 15 opportunities this season (53.3%). In away games, it has hit the over seven times in 17 opportunities (41.2%).
• The Celtics have performed worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 7-4, compared to going 7-3 in away games.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown averages 29.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5 assists per game, shooting 50.5% from the floor and 37% from beyond the arc with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Derrick White averages 18.4 points, 5.2 assists and 4.3 rebounds per contest.
• Payton Pritchard puts up 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made treys per game.
• Neemias Queta puts up 10 points, 7.7 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 66.2% from the field (third in NBA).
• Anfernee Simons posts 13.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, shooting 42.5% from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made treys per game.

Celtics Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have gone 2-8 over their past 10 games, with a 3-6-1 record against the spread in that span.
• Sacramento and its opponents have combined to score an average of 231.6 combined points in its last 10 games, 2.1 more than the 229.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Kings have 11 wins against the spread in 33 games this season.
• Sacramento is 6-7 ATS when underdogs by 9.5 points or more this season.
• Kings games this season have hit the over on 15 of 33 set point totals (45.5%).
• The Kings’ 111 points per game are only 0.2 more points than the 110.8 the Celtics give up.
• Sacramento has put together a 9-4-2 ATS record and a 7-8 overall record in games it scores more than 110.8 points.
• The Kings are shooting 46.1% from the field, 1.3% higher than the 44.8% the Celtics’ opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Kings have had better results on the road (7-10-1) than at home (4-10-1) .
• Sacramento’s games have gone above the over/under 46.7% of the time at home (seven of 15), and 44.4% of the time away (eight of 18).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook is averaging 14.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 7 assists per game. He’s also draining 42.7% of his shots from the floor and 36% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per contest.
• On a per-game basis, DeMar DeRozan gives the Kings 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• The Kings are receiving 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game from Dennis Schroder this year.
• Malik Monk is averaging 11.8 points, 2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He is draining 43.1% of his shots from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per game.
• Maxime Raynaud gives the Kings 10.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1 assists per game while averaging 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.

Kings Player Props

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