The Sacramento Kings (7-8) face the Boston Celtics (11-4) Saturday night with tip-off coming just after 7:30 pm ET at TD Garden. We analyze the Kings-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Kings at Celtics: Key injuries
Kings
- SF Trevor Ariza (groin) out
Celtics
- PG Kemba Walker (neck) doubtful
Kings at Celtics: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Celtics 114, Kings 104
Moneyline (ML)
The Celtics have dropped two straight while the Kings have won seven of their last 10 games following an 0-5 start. Boston will be without its starting point guard but it has a lot more depth than Sacramento.
The Celtics are 5-0 at home and have been solid for the most part, especially in closing out games.
Our pick is with the CELTICS (-278).
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Kinds’ recent run has them up to 9-6 against the spread but Boston is 3-1-1 ATS at home and 3.6 points per game above the cover line. The Kings are 5-3 ATS on the road but still 2.1 points below projections. It shows they can be blown out on occasion.
Back BOSTON (-5.5, -129). The Celtics will cover and win by six or more points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is set at 204.5. The Celtics average 110.7 points per game. The Kings average 105.5 points per game. Take the OVER (-115) on a low projection.
A $10 bet here on the over returns an $8.70 profit.
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