Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/10/2025

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, January 10, 2025

Venue:  TD Garden, Boston, MA 

Where to Watch:  NBCS-CA

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Kings +10.5, Celtics -10.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Kings +10.5, Celtics -10.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Kings +10.5, Celtics -10.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Sacramento Kings:  18-19 (4th place, Pacific Division)

Boston Celtics:  27-10 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

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Sacramento Kings:  5-5 last 10

Boston Celtics:  6-4 last 10

The Kings are entering this game with an 18-19 record overall this season and they are 8-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the Dallas Mavericks, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors, and the Miami Heat. DeMar DeRozan led the team in points in that game with 30 while Malik Monk was next on the team with 23 points. Domantas Sabonis led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Domantas Sabonis led the team in rebounds with 18. They were 41.7% from the field, 34.2% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.8 PPG against them. The Kings have an ATS record of 14-21-2 this season and their O/U record is 18-17-2.

The Celtics are entering this game with a 27-10 record overall this season and they are 13-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Denver Nuggets. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 29 while Kristaps Porziņģis was next on the team with 25 points. Jaylen Brown led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Kristaps Porziņģis led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 50% from the field, 34.3% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 108.3 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 15-21-1 this season and their O/U record is 16-21.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 10.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked really good in their games this season with their 27-10 record overall which has them right near the top of the East with one of the best records in the NBA. They aren't at the top of the East with the Cavaliers playing so well, but the Celtics are still the defending champions and are one of the toughest teams in the NBA. They have looked good on their home court with their 13-6 home record, and they are coming off a win over the Nuggets in their last one. Meanwhile, the Kings haven't looked great in their games this season with their 18-19 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the West. They got off to a terrible start this season and even fired their head coach, but they have looked a lot better since making that move with 5 wins in a row now. They haven't looked nearly as good in their road games with their 8-7 road record though and they are going to be missing one of their best players in this game. They have won 5 games in a row, but they also haven't seen a team like the Celtics during that streak, and a majority of those wins came on their home court too. They have already been struggling on the road this season and Boston isn't an easy place to play, the Celtics are the kind of team that can take the Kings down a peg here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Kings Celtics Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 10, 2025 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 122 Kings 100.

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Sacramento Kings: 4-8 ATS when playing with 3 or more days rest. 7-15 1H ATS after 3 or more consecutive overs. 12-5 OVER after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 12-6 OVER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 70%).

Boston Celtics: 141-98 1H ATS in all games. 123-84 1H ATS versus good passing teams, averaging 23 assists/game or more. 18-11 OVER after playing 3 consecutive road games. 24-15 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%).

Sacramento Kings:  D. Fox (PG) Day To Day - Hip.

Boston Celtics:  D. White (SG) Day To Day - Illness. J. Walsh (SF) Day To Day - Illness.

“I’m smart enough to know that you’re going to have ups and downs. We’re not focused on the outcome. We’re focused on the process and the byproduct is normally a good outcome.” - Doug Christie on changing the direction of the team since taking over as head coach.

“I know this is what everybody expects from me, this is what I showed last season, and now I’m just working my way back up. Honestly, tonight was in my opinion one of the first games that I felt like I’m getting close to feeling healthy, feeling good and getting back in good shape.” - Kristaps Porzingis on his injury recovery.

PG Malik Monk

SG Keon Ellis

SF DeMar DeRozan

PF Keegan Murray

C Domantas Sabonis

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PPG: D. Fox (26.7)

APG: D. Sabonis (6.3)

Reb/G: D. Sabonis (13.8)

PPG: J. Tatum (28.1)

APG: J. Tatum (5.5)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (9.2)

Coaches:

Sacramento Kings: Doug Christie (Interim)

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (3rd season)