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Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings: preview and win probability

Boston Celtics visit Sacramento Kings. Celtics are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Kings are 0-1 and have gone L-L-W-L-L in their last 5.

Our ratings favor Celtics: about 69% to win, with a projected score of Boston Celtics 117, Sacramento Kings 111. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Celtics lead 3-1, and the average margin has been 8.5 points in favor of Celtics.

On the injury report, Dylan Cardwell (SAC), Maxime Raynaud (SAC), Ben Simmons (SAC), and Devin Carter (BOS) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Kings.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Jan 30: SAC 93, BOS 112
  • Jan 1: BOS 120, SAC 106
  • Mar 24: BOS 113, SAC 95
  • Jan 10: SAC 114, BOS 97

Injury report

Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8
Sacramento Kings
  • Malik Monk Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Dylan Cardwell Out · back Nov 2
  • Maxime Raynaud Out · back Nov 2
  • Ben Simmons Out · back Oct 1

Win probability

69%
31%
CelticsKings

Projected score: Celtics 117, Kings 111

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

BOSSAC
Record0-10-1
Last 5WLLLLLLWLL
Points per game11396
Allowed per game121121
Days of rest––
Rating16021362

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