Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Check out our free Rockets vs Celtics prediction for this NBA matchup in Boston. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Rockets take on the Celtics at 30-14.
  • Defensively, Houston are giving up 108.4 points per game.
  • The Rockets are coming off a 135-131 win vs. the Celtics.
  • The Celtics play host to the Rockets with a 32-14 record.
  • The Celtics are averaging 117.3 points per game so far.
  • The Celtics are coming off a 122-107 win vs. the Rockets.

Rockets vs Celtics Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Boston Celtics (-249) will host the Houston Rockets (+207) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 222 points.

Currently, the Celtics are favored by 6.5 points and are 32-14 on the season. The Rockets are 30-14 and have won two straight games. Tip-off will be at TD Garden in Boston and the game can be seen on NBCS.

Rockets vs. Celtics Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds BOS -6.5, HOU +207 | BOS -249 O/U 222

Rockets Preview: Can the Rockets Lock in a Win at Boston?

Houston improved to 30-14 on the season with a 135-131 road win over the Cavaliers on Saturday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Rockets not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 266 points exceeded the O/U line of 230 by 36 points.

Houston built a commanding lead through three quarters, outscoring Cleveland 101-84. They won the first three quarters 33-27, 35-27, and 33-30, respectively. However, the Cavaliers made a strong push in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Rockets 47-34, but Houston held on for the win.

Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green each scored 26 points in the Rockets' 135-131 win over the Cavaliers, with Green hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. Amen Thompson added 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, scoring 14 points in the 4th quarter. Fred VanVleet also contributed 8 of his 20 points in the final period.

Houston shot 54.9% from the field and 46.4% from three, making 13 threes overall. Şengün scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Steven Adams added 8 of his 14 points in the same period.

Despite a strong start defensively, the Rockets gave up 47 points in the 4th quarter but still managed to win. They allowed the Cavaliers to shoot 51% from the field.

Houston also struggled to defend the three, with Cleveland hitting 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Rockets sent the Cavaliers to the line 26 times, where they made 20 free throws.

Celtics Preview: Can the Celtics Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Rockets improved to 30-14 on the season with a 135-131 win over the Cavaliers on Saturday. Houston entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 266 exceeded the O/U line of 230 by 36 points.

Houston took control early, leading 68-54 at halftime and extending their lead to 101-84 by the end of the 3rd quarter. However, the Cavaliers made a strong push in the 4th, outscoring the Rockets 47-34, but Houston held on for the win.

In their 122-107 win over the Mavericks, the Celtics connected on 20 three-pointers, shooting 38.5% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.7%.

Jayson Tatum led Boston with 24 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter. Derrick White added 23 points, scoring 16 in the 3rd quarter.

The Celtics put on a strong defensive performance against the Mavericks, holding them to 107 points on 44% shooting. Boston's defense was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 20 points. The Celtics also did a great job limiting Dallas from beyond the arc, giving up only 8 threes on 36% shooting.

Boston sent the Mavericks to the line 28 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Celtics grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Rockets vs Celtics Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Houston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 129 points per game.
  • In their last three home games, the Celtics have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Rockets have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Rockets vs Celtics Prediction

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