The surging Boston Celtics bring their NBA-best 50-19 record to Sacramento's Golden 1 Center, where they'll meet a Kings squad fighting to solidify their playoff position.
Both teams enter Monday's clash with momentum - the Celtics fresh off a commanding win over Brooklyn where Kristaps Porzingis dominated with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while the Kings are riding high after their thrilling 123-119 victory against Cleveland behind DeRozan's 27-point performance.
The matchup pits the Celtics' lockdown defense, allowing just 108 points per game, against a Kings offense that's been clicking at home, setting up what promises to be an electric showdown between the Eastern Conference powerhouse and the hungry home team.
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics matchup, our predictive model gives the Celtics a 62% chance of defeating the Kings.
Pre-game probabilities
Boston Celtics
Moneyline
Win %
62%
38%
Sacramento Kings
Boston Celtics: 62% win probability
- Elite win-loss record (52-19, 2nd in East)
- Superior scoring defense (7666 points against, 2nd best in NBA)
- Dominant recent form (WWWWW in last 5 games)
Sacramento Kings: 38% win probability
- Struggling recent form (LLWWL in last 5 games)
- Below-average defensive rating (8107 points against)
- Poor win percentage (35-35, 9th in West)
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Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics preview
The red-hot Boston Celtics roll into Sacramento's Golden 1 Center looking to build on their impressive 50-win season, while the Kings aim to strengthen their playoff position in what promises to be an electrifying matchup.
Fresh off their solid win against Brooklyn, the Celtics' offense has been clicking behind Kristaps Porzingis, who's coming off a monster 25-point, 13-rebound performance that showcased why he's been such a game-changer for Boston this year.
The Kings aren't backing down though - they're riding high after an exciting 123-119 victory over Cleveland, with DeMar DeRozan dropping 27 points in a vintage display of mid-range mastery.
While Boston's defense has been suffocating opponents (holding teams to just 108 points per game), Sacramento's high-powered offense (116.6 points per game) could give them fits.
The contrast in styles makes this one fascinating - Boston's league-best three-point defense will be tested by a Kings squad that just lit it up from deep, hitting 45.7% in their last outing.
Keep your eyes on the paint battle between Porzingis and the Kings' frontcourt - it could make or break this game.
This cross-conference clash at Golden 1 Center has all the ingredients for a classic, with both teams desperate to maintain their momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics form
Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics head to head
Sacramento Kings
17%
Boston Celtics
83%
Jan 11, 2025
Boston Celtics
97 : 114
Sacramento Kings
Apr 5, 2024
Boston Celtics
101 : 100
Sacramento Kings
Dec 21, 2023
Sacramento Kings
119 : 144
Boston Celtics
Mar 22, 2023
Sacramento Kings
109 : 132
Boston Celtics
Nov 26, 2022
Boston Celtics
122 : 104
Sacramento Kings
Mar 19, 2022
Sacramento Kings
97 : 126
Boston Celtics
