Sacramento at Boston

This is the third road game of a four-game trek for Sacramento, 3,000 miles from home. Sacramento has a losing road record because of poor defense, allowing 47.5% shooting for the season (ranked #23). Boston is a defensive dynamo, fourth in field goal shooting allowed and sixth in points surrendered. Boston is without Kemba Walker, but it has excellent depth as guard Marcus Smart will get increased minutes. Smart struggles on the road, but averages 14.2 points at home. Throw in Jayson Tatum (20.5 points per game) and Jaylen Brown (18.8 points per game), and Boston has more than enough offensive and defensive punch. The Celtics are 5-0 straight up at home this season and have won 11 straight meetings at home against the Kings. The wagering value is on the home team to win the game again. Play Boston on the moneyline.