Kings vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 1, 2026, 8:36PM | Published: Jan 1, 2026, 5:05PM
The Sacramento Kings will sqaure off with the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Friday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players DeMar DeRozan, Maxime Raynaud and Keegan Murray, the Kings are aiming to beat a Celtics side that includes Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kings vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sacramento vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 77% chance of beating the Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Kings $4.20, Celtics $1.25
- Line: Kings +9.5 ($1.91), Celtics -9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Kings at $4.20 and the Celtics at $1.25.
The Kings are 9.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 229-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Kings vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Kings vs Celtics predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kings to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Kings vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Celtics at Golden 1 Center this Friday is the Celtics winning 118-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sacramento vs Boston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Kings vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Sacramento vs Boston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kings vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Celtics at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday 2 January 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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