Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics Predictions, Picks and Odds for Thursday, January 1

The Boston Celtics will visit the Sacramento Kings on New Year’s Day in a cross-conference matchup at Golden 1 Center. The Celtics are coming into the game on the back of a nine-point win over the Utah Jazz. The Kings, on the other hand, are heading into the fixture on the back of a two-game losing streak. The hosts have Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis listed on their injury report, while the Celtics have Chris Boucher listed as questionable apart from Jayson Tatum as their injured players.

Boston is a heavy road favorite around -9.5, with the moneyline at Celtics -390 and a total near 227.5. These NBA odds tonight show a significant edge of the healthier Celtics. Here, we have got our best bet, a single-game Parlay and some favorite player props for tonight’s matchup.

Best Bet for Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics

Best Bet: Celtics -9.5 (-115)
Book: Best price at FanDuel

Our best bet for Kings vs Celtics is Celtics -9.5 (-115) against the spread.

Boston is one of the top-five ranked teams in net rating as well as offensive rating. It is averaging 116.9 points per game, while allowing its opponents to score 110.8, the second-least points. It is 18-14-0 ATS and 15-17 over/under. On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings are one of the worst-performing teams, scoring just 111.0 points and allowing 122.3 points per game to their opponents.

The spread at 9.5 looks fair but short, but short given the Kings’ poor form and slump. Given the Celtics’ hot form, consistency, and elite defense, we are laying the 9.5 points and expect the Boston Celtics to cover this comfortably tonight.

Single-Game Parlay Picks for Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: Celtics -6.5 alternate spread
Leg 2: Jaylen Brown Over 31.5 Points
Leg 3: Neemias Queta Over 7.5 Rebounds

Combined odds: +378

We are building this same-game parlay around Boston dominating on the road. Brown has been leading the Celtics’ offensive charge and is poised to score 30+ against weak defenses. Queta dominates on the board.

These legs co-relate well- if the Celtics pull away, Brown leads the scoring charts and Queta grabs rebounds. This is our safer SGP option with good value.

Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics Odds and Top Player Props

Here are the latest Kings vs Celtics odds from FanDuel. Shop around the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.

	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Boston Celtics	-9.5 (-115)	-390	O 227.5 (-110)
Sacramento Kings	+9.5 (-105)	+310	U 227.5 (-110)

Odds updated on January 1, 2026 at 7:58 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

Given how prop-heavy the NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for tonight’s game.

Derrick White Over 19.5 Points: -110
Payton Pritchard Over 5.5 assists: -106
Russell Westbrook Over 14.5 points: -130

Derrick White is the second-leading scorer for the Celtics, while Pritchard racks up assists with ball movement. Russell Westbrook will aim to get his side near to their rivals.

For more markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.

Trends to Know for Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics

Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Kings vs Celtics.

The Celtics have covered the spread in five of the last ten games.
The Celtics have covered the total in five of the last ten games.
The Kings have had an average of 229.00 points total in the previous 10 home games.

Latest NBA Injury Report for Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics

Before betting on this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can significantly impact spreads and totals.

Team	Player	Injury	Status
Boston Celtics	Chris Boucher	Personal	Questionable
Boston Celtics	Jayson Tatum	Achilles	Out
Sacramento Kings	Zach LaVine	Ankle	Out
Sacramento Kings	Domantas Sabonis	Knee	Out

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spread and totals, so re-check the injury report and inactives before tip-off.

What time is Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics tonight?

The Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics is scheduled to tip-off at 10 pm ET, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Where will Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics be played?

The Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

How can I watch Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics on TV and live stream?

The Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics will be available on NBA TV and local TV channels including NBCS-BOS and NBCS-CA. Live streaming options include Fubo and NBA League Pass.

Detail	Info
Date	Thursday, January 1, 2026
Time	10:00 pm ET
Arena	Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
TV/Streaming	NBCS-BOS and NBCS-CA.NBA League Pass.