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The Boston Celtics (52-19) and Sacramento Kings (35-35) meet Monday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Kings lead 1-0
The Celtics are coming off a 129-116 win at the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, covering as 6-point favorites with the Over (219) hitting. F Jayson Tatum had a game-high 30 points for the Celtics, who have won 5 straight games.
The Kings lost 114-108 as 1.5-point favorites vs. the visiting Milwaukee Bucks Saturday as the Under (222.5) cashed. According to ESPN Analytics, Sacramento had a 91% win probability while leading by 13 points in the third quarter before being outscored 51-32 in the final 19 minutes.
In a Jan. 10 meeting, the Kings covered as 11.5-point underdogs in a 114-97 win at Boston as the Under (225) hit. Kings C Domantas Sabonis recorded 23 points and 28 rebounds; he is questionable for Monday with an ankle injury.
Celtics at Kings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:18 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Kings +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -3.5 (-110) | Kings +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Celtics at Kings key injuries
Celtics
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- G Jaylen Brown (knee) out
- G Jrue Holiday (shoulder) out
- C Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out
- F Jayson Tatum (knee) available
Kings
- G Malik Monk (illness) questionable
- C Domantas Sabonis (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 120, Kings 110
Moneyline
The Celtics (-160) will likely get revenge for their Jan. 10 loss, but betting the spread for a higher payout is the preferred play.
PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
The Kings have failed to cover 5 of their last 7 games, even losing back-to-back outings straight up as home favorites. Their ATS home record (12-20-3) is the second-worst in the league, and even if Sabonis returns Monday, he likely won’t be very effective against the league’s second-ranked team in road defensive efficiency.
BET CELTICS -3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Over is 7-2 in Sacramento’s last 9 games, and the Kings have allowed 119 or more points in 6 of their last 7 outings.
The Celtics have scored 121 or more points in back-to-back games. Since the full-game total is a tougher market to beat, betting the team total is the suggested play.
BET CELTICS TEAM TOTAL OVER 114.5 (-110).
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