On Friday, the Sacramento Kings hit the road to face the Boston Celtics. Fresh off a road loss against the Knicks on Thursday, the Kings’ season record dropped to 44-32. They find themselves locked in a tight battle with the Pelicans and Suns for the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Advance to read more of Kings vs Celtics Game Analysis.
Kings vs Celtics Picks
We are going to bet on this game and take the home team, and the favorite Boston Celtics
- Pick: Boston -9.5
On the other side, the Boston Celtics boast an impressive record of 60-16 and have grabbed home-court advantage throughout the postseason. After a blowout victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, the Celtics are riding a three-game winning streak.
Let’s get to our Kings vs Celtics Game Analysis:
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics Odds
Before delving into the Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings match player stats, a quick overview of the latest NBA odds available at BetUS:
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics Information
Some information to help with your Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings match prediction:
Sacramento Kings (44-32) vs Boston Celtics (60-16)
Location of the game: TD Garden; Boston, MA
Date & Time: Friday April 5th, 2024; 7:30 pm EST
Where to Watch: NBA TV
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics Recent Scores
Sacramento Kings Last 5:
- March 26th, 2024: 132-96 loss to Mavericks
- March 29th, 2024: 107-103 loss to Mavericks
- March 31st, 2024: 127-106 win over Utah Jazz
- April 2nd, 2024: 109-95 win over LA Clippers
- April 4th, 2024: 120-109 loss at NY Knicks
Boston Celtics Last 5:
- March 25th, 2024: 120-118 loss at Atlanta Hawks
- March 28th, 2024: 123-122 loss at Atlanta Hawks
- March 30th, 2024: 104-92 win at NO Pelicans
- April 1st, 2024: 118-104 win at Charlotte Hornets
- April 3rd, 2024: 135-100 win over OKC Thunder
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics Betting Analysis
Here are the updated NBA Odds to help make your NBA Expert Picks:
- Spread: Boston Celtics -9.5, Sacramento Kings +9.5
- Total: 225.5
- Moneyline: Boston Celtics -425, Sacramento Kings +320
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Celtic’s Scoring Engine Lead the East
In Thursday’s win, Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics to the win, supported by four starters who scored in double figures, along with three bench players who also were great offensively. Porzingis himself tallied an impressive 27 points and ripped down 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum made an impact despite limited playing time, registering 24 points in just 28 minutes on the court.
Tatum currently leads the team in scoring with an average of 27.2 points per game and has been a huge presence, appearing in 71 of the Celtics’ 76 games this season. Jaylen Brown, although facing injuries all season, maintains a solid scoring average of 23.2 points per game. Porzingis follows closely behind with an average of 20.4 points per game.
Looking ahead, the Celtics have a game against the Portland Trail Blazers scheduled for Sunday, followed by their final road game of the regular season against Milwaukee. They will then wrap up their season with three straight home games against the New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, and Washington Wizards.
Fox and Sabonis Lead Kings’ Scoring Charge
As for the Sacramento Kings, they started their game against the Knicks with a strong first quarter, tallying 35 points. However, they struggled in the remaining quarters and eventually lost by 11 points. Their defense struggled, allowing 68 points in the second half of the game.
Despite the loss, De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with an impressive performance, scoring 29 points along with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Domantas Sabonis also made significant contributions, recording 17 points and 11 rebounds. Throughout the season, Fox and Sabonis have been instrumental, leading the team in scoring with averages of 26.3 and 19.6 points per game, respectively.
Looking forward, the Kings will face the Nets on Sunday, followed by a matchup against Oklahoma City on April 9th. They will then finish their season with three straight home games against the Pelicans, Suns, and Trail Blazers.
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics Betting Prediction
This is going to be the Boston Celtics. Sure, the Celtics do not need to keep winning, as they are going to be the top seed in the Eastern Conference anyway. But, they do win this game over the Kings. Boston does not want to start a letdown, as they head into the postseason. We are going to bet on this game and take the home team, and the favorite Boston Celtics. So, take Boston -9.5 over Sacramento on Friday in the NBA! Hope you enjoyed our Kings vs Celtics Game Analysis!
- Pick: Boston -9.5
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