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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Rockets

The Boston Celtics take the court against the Houston Rockets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Celtics Good Value vs Rockets

Our prediction is that the Celtics can outperform their odds against the Rockets. It leads us to a bet on the spread lines considering that +6 has been chalked up at -110.

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7 Triumphs for Celtics in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics won their previous game 110-100. This road victory at American Airlines Center against Dallas Mavericks was their third on the spin. Jaylen Brown led the way with 33 points, while Payton Pritchard added 26 and Luka Garza chipped in 16.

Houston Rockets have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Indiana Pacers were beaten 118-114 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Alperen Sengun had 39 points and 16 rebounds, Jabari Smith scored 19 points, while Amen Thompson recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have won the last two matchups against the Celtics. They achieved winning scorelines of 114-112 and 128-101 at TD Garden. The Celtics have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics logo Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.2 points, 46.8 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.7% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 103.7 points and 45.2 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.7 points and 8.4 rebounds, Derrick White 6.1 assists and Sam Hauser 3.7 (43.0%) 3-pointers.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.3 points, 49.2 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 70.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.0 points and 43.5 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 24.4 points and 2.9 (45.3%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun has an average of 10.6 rebounds and Amen Thompson 7.1 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our best bet for this NBA matchup is Celtics against the spread. +6 at odds of -110 look generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage.

Our expert basketball predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NBA stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Celtics vs Rockets stats:

  • The +6 line has been covered by Celtics in 13 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Celtics in 19 of their last 20 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 9 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics +6 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Hauser Over 10.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Sam Hauser (Celtics) has totaled an average of 16.8 points in the past 5 road games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -110.

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Jaylen Brown Over 6.5 Rebounds -139 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has totaled Over 6.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 9 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -139 that this happens.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics +6
Totals Over 215.5
Player Points Sam Hauser Over 10.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Celtics to cover the +6 spread, Over 215.5 on the total and Sam Hauser (Celtics) to score Over 10.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 110 - 111 Rockets logo Rockets

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Rockets to land a 111-110 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Rockets Victory

Houston Rockets are regarded as having a 70% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -233. At +190, Boston Celtics are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 6 and total points has a line of 215.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 215.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jaylen Brown is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -120 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -106 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-106
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-105
Under 24.5
-120
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-125
Under 21.5
-102
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 16.5
-109
Under 16.5
-118
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-133
Under 5.5
+102
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-125
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+121
Under 5.5
-159
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
+119
Under 4.5
-156
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-128
Under 9.5
-103
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+101
Under 7.5
-133
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+114
Under 7.5
-149
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
+102
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Rockets Have Won Eight of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Rockets have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 109.40 points per contest and giving up 107.80.

The Celtics own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 119.60 points on average and giving up 110.20.

The Celtics earned a 109-86 win over the Rockets the last time they played at Toyota Center. Across the previous 8 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, both teams have notched four wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O216.5 U216.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 8-2 217.20 109.40 107.80 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 7-3 229.80 119.60 110.20 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
  • U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 46 34.35 1356 219 29.5 4.8 2.2 7.0 0.4 1.0
Derrick White 48 34.14 819 264 17.1 5.5 2.8 4.6 1.4 1.2
Payton Pritchard 49 32.63 830 260 16.9 5.3 2.5 4.3 0.1 0.7

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 48 37.46 870 264 18.1 5.5 0.3 7.8 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 45 36.62 1178 207 26.2 4.6 2.3 5.4 0.9 0.7
Jabari Smith 47 34.92 710 88 15.1 1.9 2.2 6.9 1.0 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

03 Feb NBA
Celtics 110-100 Mavericks
01 Feb NBA
Bucks 79-107 Celtics
30 Jan NBA
Kings 93-112 Celtics
28 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-106 Celtics
26 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 94-102 Celtics
24 Jan NBA
Celtics 111-114 Bulls
23 Jan NBA
Celtics 130-126 Nets
21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Celtics 132-106 Hawks

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

02 Feb NBA
Rockets 118-114 Pacers
31 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-111 Rockets
29 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-86 Hawks
28 Jan NBA
Spurs 111-99 Rockets
26 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 99-108 Rockets
23 Jan NBA
Rockets 111-104 Pistons
22 Jan NBA
Rockets 122-128 76ers
20 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Rockets
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 21 0.58 116.8 115.3 1.5 15-13 14-8 8-5 19-17 7-3 5W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 31 20 0.608 114.1 111.6 2.5 17-7 14-13 8-5 21-14 7-3 1W
Warriors 27 24 0.529 116.2 114 2.2 17-9 10-15 5-3 17-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 29 21 0.58 116.8 115.3 1.5 15-13 14-8 8-5 19-17 7-3 5W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 31 20 0.608 114.1 111.6 2.5 17-7 14-13 8-5 21-14 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Warriors 27 24 0.529 116.2 114 2.2 17-9 10-15 5-3 17-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Suns 31 20 0.608 114.1 111.6 2.5 17-7 14-13 8-5 21-14 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 21 0.58 116.8 115.3 1.5 15-13 14-8 8-5 19-17 7-3 5W
Warriors 27 24 0.529 116.2 114 2.2 17-9 10-15 5-3 17-14 5-5 2L
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak