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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Bet on a Higher Total than the Line Suggests

We’re confident that Over 222 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting the Rockets and the Celtics to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

Celtics H2H Record Includes 8 Wins in 10

Houston Rockets have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Cleveland Cavaliers were beaten 135-131 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Amen Thompson put on a huge performance, notching a triple-double featuring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Boston Celtics got the win in their last game. A 122-107 triumph occurred on the road at American Airlines Center when meeting Dallas Mavericks. On the points front, Jayson Tatum recorded 24, Derrick White 23 and Jaylen Brown 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics beat the Rockets when the teams last met. It was a 109-86 scoreline at Toyota Center. The Celtics have racked up three straight victories over the Rockets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Celtics logo Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.3 points, 46.6 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 11.2 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 69.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 114.9 points and 41.3 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 27.4 points and 4.4 (48.9%) 3-pointers made. Amen Thompson averages 10.6 rebounds and Fred VanVleet 5.1 assists.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 108.4 points and 46.5 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 23.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.8 (29.8%) 3-pointers made, while Jaylen Brown has an average of 5.5 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet.

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

There are odds of -110 about Over 222 points and this looks generous for this NBA showdown. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Rockets vs Celtics stats:

  • The 222 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 222 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rockets games.
  • The 222 line has been covered in the last 7 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 222 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Celtics games at home.
  • The 222 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Celtics games.

Over 222 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Green Over 20.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Jalen Green (Rockets) has scored an average of 28.2 points in the past 5 road games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -120 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has finished with Over 4.5 assists in 4 straight home games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of +110 on offer that this happens.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 222
Spread Rockets +6.5
Player Points Jalen Green Over 20.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 222. We’ve also gone for Rockets +6.5 and Jalen Green (Rockets) to score Over 20.5 points.

A same game parlay is a great alternative for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single basketball game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 112 - 114 Celtics logo Celtics

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Celtics to win by a 114-112 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Celtics Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at -233 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 70% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Houston Rockets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +194.

There is a spread of 6 and total points has a line of 221.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to back Over 221.5, it’s -110.

The Celtics are favorites at odds of -170 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Rockets available at +140 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jayson Tatum Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jayson Tatum is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -106 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

Player Points
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 25.5
-106
Under 25.5
-125
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 21.5
-115
Under 21.5
-115
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Jalen Green (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-109
Under 21.5
-122
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-127
Under 18.5
-105
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Player Assists
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-161
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Fred VanVleet (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+110
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-123
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+102
Under 4.5
-135
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-118
Under 9.5
-114
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-130
Under 9.5
-103
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-132
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Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+112
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

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Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

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Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Derrick White
Injured
Sam Hauser
Injured

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
0 Jayson Tatum
4 Jrue Holiday
7 Jaylen Brown
8 Kristaps Porzingis
40 Luke Kornet
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
4 Jalen Green
5 Fred VanVleet
9 Dillon Brooks
28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

29 Oct NBA
Rockets 139-121 Raptors
27 Oct NBA
Nets 109-137 Rockets
24 Oct NBA
Pistons 115-111 Rockets
21 Oct NBA
Rockets 124-125 Thunder
04 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 103-89 Rockets
02 May NBA Playoffs
Rockets 115-107 Warriors
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 116-131 Rockets
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 106-109 Warriors
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 93-104 Warriors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 94-109 Rockets

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

31 Oct NBA
Celtics 109-108 76ers
29 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 105-125 Celtics
27 Oct NBA
Celtics 122-90 Pelicans
26 Oct NBA
Celtics 113-119 Pistons
24 Oct NBA
Celtics 95-105 Knicks
22 Oct NBA
76ers 117-116 Celtics
16 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 81-119 Knicks
14 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 102-127 Celtics
12 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 113-121 Knicks
10 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 115-93 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 12 9 0.571 118.8 115.6 3.2 8-4 4-5 5-0 10-8 5-5 3L
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 13 8 0.619 118.9 116.6 2.3 4-4 9-4 3-1 7-6 7-3 2W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 6 13 0.316 117.7 125.4 -7.7 5-6 1-7 0-4 3-10 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 15 4 0.789 119.6 115.4 4.2 7-2 8-2 2-1 12-3 8-2 7W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 13 8 0.619 118.9 116.6 2.3 4-4 9-4 3-1 7-6 7-3 2W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 12 9 0.571 118.8 115.6 3.2 8-4 4-5 5-0 10-8 5-5 3L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Lakers 15 4 0.789 119.6 115.4 4.2 7-2 8-2 2-1 12-3 8-2 7W
Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 6 13 0.316 117.7 125.4 -7.7 5-6 1-7 0-4 3-10 3-7 1L
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Lakers 15 4 0.789 119.6 115.4 4.2 7-2 8-2 2-1 12-3 8-2 7W
Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 13 8 0.619 118.9 116.6 2.3 4-4 9-4 3-1 7-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 12 9 0.571 118.8 115.6 3.2 8-4 4-5 5-0 10-8 5-5 3L
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 6 13 0.316 117.7 125.4 -7.7 5-6 1-7 0-4 3-10 3-7 1L
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
  • 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