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

The Sacramento Kings (8-25) go up against the Boston Celtics (20-12) on January 1, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. Thursday's matchup between the Celtics and the Kings features the Celtics as strong 9.5-point favorites. A 227.5-point over/under has been set for the game.

Take a look at everything you need 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 (227.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 120 - Kings 110

Celtics vs. Kings Betting Insights

• The Celtics and their opponent have combined to score over 227.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 18 of 32 games this season.
• The Kings games have gone over 227.5 total points scored in 21 of 33 total matchups this season.
• These teams average a combined 227.9 points per game, 0.4 more points than the over/under of 227.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 233.1 points per game, 5.6 more than the over/under in this matchup.
• Boston has been chosen as the favorite in 21 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (66.7%) in those games.
• Sacramento has won in six, or 20%, of the 30 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Boston and Sacramento have each won one of their last two head-to-head matchups.
• The squads are both 1-1 against the spread in those contests.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 7-3 in their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston has averaged a total of 228.4 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.9 greater than this game's total of 227.5.
• Against the spread, the Celtics are 18-13-1 this year.
• This season, Boston has an ATS record of 3-4 in its seven games as a favorite of 9.5 points or more.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the point total 15 times in 33 opportunities (45.5%).
• The Celtics average 5.4 fewer points per game (116.9) than the Kings allow (122.3).
• Boston has a 10-0 record against the spread and a 10-0 record overall when putting up 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.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered eight times in 15 games when playing at home, and they've covered 10 times in 17 games on the road.
• In terms of point totals, Boston hits the over more consistently 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%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have won a lower percentage of their games at home (.636) compared to road games (.700).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown averages 29.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5 assists per contest, shooting 50.5% from the field and 37% from downtown with 2 made treys per contest.
• Derrick White posts 18.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 39.9% from the floor and 34.6% from downtown with 3.3 made 3-pointers per contest (ninth in league).
• Payton Pritchard averages 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 3-pointers per game.
• Neemias Queta posts 10 points, 7.7 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 66.2% from the floor (third in NBA).
• Anfernee Simons posts 13.1 points, 2.3 boards 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 contest.

Celtics Player Props

Kings Recent Trends

• The Kings have gone 2-8 over their last 10 contests, 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, 4.1 more than the 227.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Kings have played 33 games, with 11 wins against the spread.
• Sacramento is 6-7 ATS when underdogs by 9.5 points or more this year.
• Kings games this season have hit the over 45.5% of the time (15 out of 33 games with a set point total).
• The Kings' 111 points per game are just 0.2 more points than the 110.8 the Celtics allow to opponents.
• 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' 46.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.3 percentage points higher than the Celtics have allowed to their opponents (44.8%).
• This season, the Kings are 4-10-1 at home against the spread (.267 winning percentage). Away, they are 7-10-1 ATS (.389).
• 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 on the road (eight of 18).

Kings Recent Stats

Kings Leaders

• Russell Westbrook is averaging 14.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 7 assists per contest. He's also draining 42.7% of his shots from the field and 36% from 3-point range, with 1.9 triples per game.
• 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.
• Dennis Schroder gives the Kings 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game while averaging 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Kings are receiving 11.8 points, 2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Malik Monk this year.
• Maxime Raynaud is putting up 10.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1 assists per game. He is making 54.4% of his shots from the floor.

Kings Player Props

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