The Celtics will play the Kings on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Sacramento Kings set for Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Sacramento Kings is 83.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 10-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Sacramento Kings - The Sacramento Kings start this matchup with a 5-10 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 13th (116.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Sacramento Kings stand at 27th averaging 111.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.8 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 26th in the league. The Sacramento Kings currently rank 5th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 5-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Sacramento Kings possess a 1-5 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 20-12 overall record, while the Sacramento Kings have a 8-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr! The Boston Celtics face the Sacramento Kings in a battle... of the hardwood on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. The fans in Sacramento's arena be rowdy and full of spirit... as they cheer on their struggling Kings against the mighty Celtics. Boston be holdin' a solid 20-12 overall standing this season...
while Sacramento be strugglin' with a dismal 8-25 record. The Celtics be leadin' the Eastern Atlantic Division with a 5-4 record... while the Kings lag behind in the Western Pacific Division at 1-5. Boston be scorin' an average of 116.9 points per game...
compared to Sacramento's 111.0 points per game. So buckle up, mateys, and see you courtside at today's game. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... and look at this game's prop bets below to add to yer excitement.
Best Celtics at Kings Odds
| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sacramento Kings | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -9.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Sacramento Kings are +9.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Sacramento Kings are the +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Kings
1/01/26 10:10pm EST | -9.5 -115+9.5 -105 |
Underdog Sacramento Kings - Sacramento Kings bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +9.5 Sacramento Kings underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -9.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings Prop Bets
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Celtics
Kings
Game to Overtime
1/01/26 10:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 119.5 o -120119.5 u -105Bet |
Kings
Team Total Points
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -115Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
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DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
Hugo Gonzalez
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -118Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 30.5 o +10030.5 u -130Bet |
Jordan Walsh
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1454.5 u +110Bet |
Keegan Murray
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -115Bet |
Keon Ellis
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
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Luka Garza
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1406.5 u +105Bet |
Malik Monk
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Maxime Raynaud
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
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Nique Clifford
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -130Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11828.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 42.5 o +11542.5 u -155Bet |
Keegan Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o +10022.5 u -135Bet |
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Malik Monk
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at SAC 1/01/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 19 | 0.648 | +6.0 | 18-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 24-13 | 115.3 | 108.4 | +6.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Sacramento Kings | 12 | 44 | 0.214 | +30.0 | 9-19 | 3-25 | 2-8 | 8-29 | 110.1 | 120.6 | -10.5 | L14 | 0-10 |
Boston Celtics & Sacramento Kings Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +100000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Sacramento Kings Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 1st, 2026 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.