Celtics vs. Kings prediction, odds, and best NBA prop bets highlight New Year's Day NBA action as the Boston Celtics visit the struggling Sacramento Kings.

The Celtics are significant 9.5-point road favorites.

Celtics vs. Kings Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets: Game Overview

The Celtics vs. Kings prediction, odds, and best NBA prop bets favor Boston heavily.

Odds list the Celtics as -9.5 point favorites with a moneyline of -410. The total points is set at 227.5.

This lopsided expectation stems from team disparity. Boston (20-12) ranks 4th in net rating.

Sacramento (8-25) ranks 29th. The Kings are also without stars Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine.

Celtics vs. Kings Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets: Top Player Prop

A key part of the Celtics vs. Kings prediction, odds, and best NBA prop bets is a player prop.

The recommendation is Neemias Queta OVER 7.5 Rebounds (-127). The Celtics center averages 7.7 rebounds.

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He faces a Kings team that ranks last in rebounding percentage. Sacramento also allows the 5th-most opponent rebounds per game.

Queta has secured 8+ boards in 15 games this season.

Celtics vs. Kings Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets: Final Pick

The final Celtics vs. Kings prediction, odds, and best NBA prop bets pick is Boston Celtics -9.5.

The Celtics' elite offense should overwhelm Sacramento's 28th-ranked defense. The Kings are 5-16 against teams over .500.

With Sabonis and LaVine out, covering the spread is a major challenge for the home team.

How to Watch: Thursday, Jan. 1, 10:00 p.m. EST on NBC Sports California/NBC Sports Boston.

Source Information:

This betting preview and analysis is sourced from Pickswise, a leading sports betting analysis platform.

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Celtics vs. Kings Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for New Year’s Day