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Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Predictions

Best Bet

Celtics +5.5 @ -114

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Expect a Close Contest

Let’s back the Celtics who have been given an appealing +5.5 on the spread. We think -114 can be taken with confidence that they cover the line against the Rockets.

Our Celtics vs Rockets betting preview features our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Jump straight to the dedicated sections below to see the full card.

Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Preview

The Boston Celtics hit the hardwood against the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash.

Boston Celtics have triumphed in their previous five games. The latest was on the road where Orlando Magic were beaten 108-97 at Kia Center. Jayson Tatum dropped 32 points, as Paul George finished with 17 and Luka Garza 12.

Houston Rockets have enjoyed three consecutive home wins at Toyota Center. Last time out, Oklahoma City Thunder were beaten 119-98. Jabari Smith scored 30 points, while Marcus Smart finished with 24 and Alperen Sengun 16.

H2H: 7 Celtics Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

These two teams last met at Toyota Center, with the Celtics claiming the win. Beating the Rockets by a 114-93 scoreline. The Celtics have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 6 1 0.857 120.7 108.3 12.4 3-0 3-1 2-1 3-1 6-1 1W
Celtics logo Celtics 5 1 0.833 118.7 109.2 9.5 4-0 1-1 2-0 5-1 5-1 5W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.0 points, 44.9 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 45.1% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.9 points and 44.4 rebounds per matchup.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 24.1 points and 6.4 assists, while Neemias Queta averages 7.7 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 2.3 (33.3%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 10.1 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.5 points and 40.6 rebounds.

Jabari Smith is averaging 18.0 points and 2.8 (38.9%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun has an average of 7.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

Best Bet

Celtics look a value play at +5.5 on the spread in this NBA contest. They could could beat their opponents and the -114 about this pick makes plenty of appeal.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 5 consecutive games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 9 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Celtics +5.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul George Over 4.5 Rebounds -103 BetMGM logo

Paul George (Celtics) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 6 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -103 available.

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Jayson Tatum Over 25.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has totaled an average of 31.4 points in the past 5 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -120 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Celtics +5.5
Totals Under 218.5
Player Rebounds Paul George Over 4.5

Our same game parlay pick is Celtics +5.5 on the spread, Under 218.5 and Paul George (Celtics) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 106 - 108 Rockets logo Rockets

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Rockets to enjoy a 108-106 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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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.

Rockets Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

With the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability of winning this NBA game, Houston Rockets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -196 Moneyline betting odds. At +166, Boston Celtics are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

5.5 is the spread and 218.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 218.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jayson Tatum Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Jayson Tatum. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -114 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 25.5
-120
Under 25.5
-114
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-118
Under 21.5
-118
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-112
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Paul George (Celtics)
Over 16.5
-127
Under 16.5
-108
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Player Assists
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-123
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-108
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Fred VanVleet (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-154
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+117
Under 4.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-118
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-135
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-120
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-161
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Rockets Racking Up the Home Wins

The Rockets have put together three consecutive victories at Toyota Center. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 118.50 points on offense and surrendering 106.90 on defense.

The Celtics are 6-4 in their last 10 road games, averaging 115.20 points scored and 107.30 points allowed.

The Celtics defeated the Rockets 114-93 the last time they played at Toyota Center. From the past 9 head-to-heads at Toyota Center, the Celtics have won five while the Rockets have taken four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 7-3 225.40 118.50 106.90 6 4
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 6-4 222.50 115.20 107.30 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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
Jayson Tatum 6 35.6 170 46 28.3 7.7 1.7 6.0 0.5 0.8
Paul George 6 30.95 124 30 20.7 5.0 3.2 6.0 0.5 2.3
Derrick White 6 29.97 71 31 11.8 5.2 1.7 3.3 0.2 1.5

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jabari Smith 7 34.33 133 19 19.0 2.7 3.0 5.9 1.0 1.0
Amen Thompson 7 33.87 114 26 16.3 3.7 0.3 6.6 0.3 1.4
Kevin Durant 7 33.69 154 22 22.0 3.1 1.6 5.6 1.7 0.4

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

01 Nov NBA
Celtics 108-97 Magic
30 Oct NBA
Bulls 111-125 Celtics
27 Oct NBA
Nets 124-125 Celtics
26 Oct NBA
Bulls 99-134 Celtics
23 Oct NBA
Knicks 103-107 Celtics
20 Oct NBA
Celtics 113-121 Pistons
02 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 109-100 Celtics
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 93-106 76ers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 113-97 Celtics
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 128-96 76ers

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

31 Oct NBA
Thunder 98-119 Rockets
30 Oct NBA
Rockets 111-116 Mavericks
28 Oct NBA
Rockets 132-100 Bucks
26 Oct NBA
Hawks 110-120 Rockets
24 Oct NBA
Rockets 121-114 Hawks
23 Oct NBA
Rockets 114-110 Spurs
21 Oct NBA
Mavericks 110-128 Rockets
01 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 98-78 Rockets
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 99-93 Lakers
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 96-115 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 6 1 0.857 108.7 104.9 3.8 3-1 3-0 2-0 6-1 6-1 3W
Celtics 5 1 0.833 118.7 109.2 9.5 4-0 1-1 2-0 5-1 5-1 5W
Raptors 3 3 0.5 118.2 110.3 7.9 2-1 1-2 0-0 3-1 3-3 2L
Knicks 2 4 0.333 107 107.7 -0.7 1-2 1-2 0-3 2-4 2-4 1L
Nets 1 5 0.167 108.2 116 -7.8 0-3 1-2 0-1 1-5 1-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 5 1 0.833 109.8 101.8 8 2-0 3-1 0-0 5-1 5-1 2W
Cavaliers 4 2 0.667 121 116 5 3-0 1-2 1-0 3-2 4-2 1W
Pacers 2 5 0.286 112.9 116.7 -3.8 0-3 2-2 0-1 1-4 2-5 4L
Bulls 1 5 0.167 113.5 129.3 -15.8 0-2 1-3 1-0 1-5 1-5 4L
Bucks 1 5 0.167 113 126.2 -13.2 1-3 0-2 1-2 1-4 1-5 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Wizards 3 3 0.5 110.5 109.7 0.8 2-1 1-2 1-1 3-3 3-3 1W
Hawks 3 4 0.429 116.3 115.4 0.9 1-2 2-2 2-1 3-1 3-4 1L
Hornets 3 4 0.429 98.3 106.4 -8.1 2-2 1-2 2-2 3-4 3-4 3L
Heat 2 4 0.333 118.3 121.5 -3.2 1-3 1-1 1-1 2-2 2-4 2W
Magic 2 4 0.333 107.7 116.7 -9 0-3 2-1 0-1 2-3 2-4 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Trail Blazers 4 1 0.8 120.6 109.2 11.4 1-1 3-0 1-0 4-1 4-1 1W
Thunder 4 2 0.667 106.5 107 -0.5 3-0 1-2 1-0 4-2 4-2 2L
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 114 115.2 -1.2 1-1 2-1 0-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Timberwolves 4 3 0.571 120 108.7 11.3 2-1 2-2 0-0 1-2 4-3 1L
Jazz 1 5 0.167 108.7 118.8 -10.1 1-4 0-1 0-1 1-5 1-5 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 5 2 0.714 120.3 115 5.3 3-1 2-1 3-1 4-2 5-2 1W
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.7 114.9 2.8 2-1 2-2 2-2 4-3 4-3 4W
Suns 1 3 0.25 112 124.5 -12.5 1-1 0-2 1-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Clippers 1 5 0.167 106.5 113.8 -7.3 1-1 0-4 1-3 1-5 1-5 5L
Kings 0 6 0 109.3 128.3 -19 0-2 0-4 0-1 0-6 0-6 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Grizzlies 6 0 1 121.2 106 15.2 2-0 4-0 0-0 6-0 6-0 6W
Rockets 6 1 0.857 120.7 108.3 12.4 3-0 3-1 2-1 3-1 6-1 1W
Spurs 4 2 0.667 117.3 110.2 7.1 2-2 2-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 4W
Mavericks 4 2 0.667 114.3 111.8 2.5 2-1 2-1 1-2 2-2 4-2 3W
Pelicans 2 4 0.333 119.7 117.8 1.9 2-2 0-2 0-0 1-3 2-4 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 6 1 0.857 108.7 104.9 3.8 3-1 3-0 2-0 6-1 6-1 3W
Celtics 5 1 0.833 118.7 109.2 9.5 4-0 1-1 2-0 5-1 5-1 5W
Pistons 5 1 0.833 109.8 101.8 8 2-0 3-1 0-0 5-1 5-1 2W
Cavaliers 4 2 0.667 121 116 5 3-0 1-2 1-0 3-2 4-2 1W
Raptors 3 3 0.5 118.2 110.3 7.9 2-1 1-2 0-0 3-1 3-3 2L
Wizards 3 3 0.5 110.5 109.7 0.8 2-1 1-2 1-1 3-3 3-3 1W
Hawks 3 4 0.429 116.3 115.4 0.9 1-2 2-2 2-1 3-1 3-4 1L
Hornets 3 4 0.429 98.3 106.4 -8.1 2-2 1-2 2-2 3-4 3-4 3L
Heat 2 4 0.333 118.3 121.5 -3.2 1-3 1-1 1-1 2-2 2-4 2W
Magic 2 4 0.333 107.7 116.7 -9 0-3 2-1 0-1 2-3 2-4 1L
Pacers 2 5 0.286 112.9 116.7 -3.8 0-3 2-2 0-1 1-4 2-5 4L
Knicks 2 4 0.333 107 107.7 -0.7 1-2 1-2 0-3 2-4 2-4 1L
Bulls 1 5 0.167 113.5 129.3 -15.8 0-2 1-3 1-0 1-5 1-5 4L
Nets 1 5 0.167 108.2 116 -7.8 0-3 1-2 0-1 1-5 1-5 1W
Bucks 1 5 0.167 113 126.2 -13.2 1-3 0-2 1-2 1-4 1-5 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Grizzlies 6 0 1 121.2 106 15.2 2-0 4-0 0-0 6-0 6-0 6W
Rockets 6 1 0.857 120.7 108.3 12.4 3-0 3-1 2-1 3-1 6-1 1W
Trail Blazers 4 1 0.8 120.6 109.2 11.4 1-1 3-0 1-0 4-1 4-1 1W
Lakers 5 2 0.714 120.3 115 5.3 3-1 2-1 3-1 4-2 5-2 1W
Thunder 4 2 0.667 106.5 107 -0.5 3-0 1-2 1-0 4-2 4-2 2L
Spurs 4 2 0.667 117.3 110.2 7.1 2-2 2-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 4W
Mavericks 4 2 0.667 114.3 111.8 2.5 2-1 2-1 1-2 2-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 114 115.2 -1.2 1-1 2-1 0-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.7 114.9 2.8 2-1 2-2 2-2 4-3 4-3 4W
Timberwolves 4 3 0.571 120 108.7 11.3 2-1 2-2 0-0 1-2 4-3 1L
Pelicans 2 4 0.333 119.7 117.8 1.9 2-2 0-2 0-0 1-3 2-4 2W
Suns 1 3 0.25 112 124.5 -12.5 1-1 0-2 1-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Clippers 1 5 0.167 106.5 113.8 -7.3 1-1 0-4 1-3 1-5 1-5 5L
Jazz 1 5 0.167 108.7 118.8 -10.1 1-4 0-1 0-1 1-5 1-5 4L
Kings 0 6 0 109.3 128.3 -19 0-2 0-4 0-1 0-6 0-6 6L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Grizzlies 6 0 1 121.2 106 15.2 2-0 4-0 0-0 6-0 6-0 6W
Rockets 6 1 0.857 120.7 108.3 12.4 3-0 3-1 2-1 3-1 6-1 1W
76ers 6 1 0.857 108.7 104.9 3.8 3-1 3-0 2-0 6-1 6-1 3W
Celtics 5 1 0.833 118.7 109.2 9.5 4-0 1-1 2-0 5-1 5-1 5W
Pistons 5 1 0.833 109.8 101.8 8 2-0 3-1 0-0 5-1 5-1 2W
Trail Blazers 4 1 0.8 120.6 109.2 11.4 1-1 3-0 1-0 4-1 4-1 1W
Lakers 5 2 0.714 120.3 115 5.3 3-1 2-1 3-1 4-2 5-2 1W
Cavaliers 4 2 0.667 121 116 5 3-0 1-2 1-0 3-2 4-2 1W
Mavericks 4 2 0.667 114.3 111.8 2.5 2-1 2-1 1-2 2-2 4-2 3W
Thunder 4 2 0.667 106.5 107 -0.5 3-0 1-2 1-0 4-2 4-2 2L
Spurs 4 2 0.667 117.3 110.2 7.1 2-2 2-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 4W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 114 115.2 -1.2 1-1 2-1 0-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.7 114.9 2.8 2-1 2-2 2-2 4-3 4-3 4W
Timberwolves 4 3 0.571 120 108.7 11.3 2-1 2-2 0-0 1-2 4-3 1L
Raptors 3 3 0.5 118.2 110.3 7.9 2-1 1-2 0-0 3-1 3-3 2L
Wizards 3 3 0.5 110.5 109.7 0.8 2-1 1-2 1-1 3-3 3-3 1W
Hawks 3 4 0.429 116.3 115.4 0.9 1-2 2-2 2-1 3-1 3-4 1L
Hornets 3 4 0.429 98.3 106.4 -8.1 2-2 1-2 2-2 3-4 3-4 3L
Heat 2 4 0.333 118.3 121.5 -3.2 1-3 1-1 1-1 2-2 2-4 2W
Pelicans 2 4 0.333 119.7 117.8 1.9 2-2 0-2 0-0 1-3 2-4 2W
Knicks 2 4 0.333 107 107.7 -0.7 1-2 1-2 0-3 2-4 2-4 1L
Magic 2 4 0.333 107.7 116.7 -9 0-3 2-1 0-1 2-3 2-4 1L
Pacers 2 5 0.286 112.9 116.7 -3.8 0-3 2-2 0-1 1-4 2-5 4L
Suns 1 3 0.25 112 124.5 -12.5 1-1 0-2 1-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Nets 1 5 0.167 108.2 116 -7.8 0-3 1-2 0-1 1-5 1-5 1W
Bulls 1 5 0.167 113.5 129.3 -15.8 0-2 1-3 1-0 1-5 1-5 4L
Clippers 1 5 0.167 106.5 113.8 -7.3 1-1 0-4 1-3 1-5 1-5 5L
Bucks 1 5 0.167 113 126.2 -13.2 1-3 0-2 1-2 1-4 1-5 2L
Jazz 1 5 0.167 108.7 118.8 -10.1 1-4 0-1 0-1 1-5 1-5 4L
Kings 0 6 0 109.3 128.3 -19 0-2 0-4 0-1 0-6 0-6 6L
  • 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

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