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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
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Celtics

The Houston Rockets face the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, November 1. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Celtics to Make it a Close Matchup

Our best bet is the Celtics at +5.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat against the Rockets would mean our wager at -110 lands a return.

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8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Celtics

Houston Rockets have won back-to-back games. A 139-121 triumph recently occurred on the road at Scotiabank Arena when playing Toronto Raptors. Kevin Durant tallied 31 points, while Jabari Smith put up 25 and Amen Thompson 18.

Boston Celtics won last time out by a 109-108 scoreline. On the road against Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, they made it three wins on the spin. Offensively, Jaylen Brown led the way, scoring 32, while Anfernee Simons added 19 and Derrick White 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets beat the Celtics in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 114-112 scoreline at TD Garden. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Celtics land eight wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Celtics Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 115.4 points, 46.4 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.3 points and 38.7 rebounds per matchup.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 6.5 assists, while Fred VanVleet averages 2.5 (51.0%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 21.6 assists, 7.3 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.9 points and 44.6 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists, while Derrick White has an average of 3.4 (33.7%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s some excellent value on the spread for this NBA contest and we like the Celtics at +5.5. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage at -110.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NBA form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Rockets vs Celtics stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 12 consecutive games at home.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 10 consecutive games against Rockets.

Celtics +5.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Under 4.5 Assists +119 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has failed to cover the 4.5 assists total in 9 of the past 10 games. He might struggle to reach the Player Assists line this time around, with this pick available to back at +119.

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Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has scored an average of 28.2 points in the past 5 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 -118.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics +5.5
Totals Under 227.5
Player Assists Derrick White Under 4.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Celtics to cover the +5.5 spread, Under 227.5 on the total and Derrick White (Celtics) to get Under 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 112 - 110 Celtics logo Celtics

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Rockets landing a 112-110 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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.

Rockets Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The Houston Rockets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -204 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 67% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +172 about Boston Celtics.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 227.5 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 227.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to score most points is Kevin Durant. You can get -103 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -125 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-103
Under 25.5
-125
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 23.5
-118
Under 23.5
-110
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-123
Under 20.5
-104
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 19.5
-103
Under 19.5
-125
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-115
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+119
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
+104
Under 9.5
-135
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-111
Under 7.5
-116
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-125
Under 6.5
-103
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
+101
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Celtics Have Collected Seven Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Celtics have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 111.80 points per contest and conceding 97.80.

The Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 road games, averaging 115.50 points on offense and surrendering 114.90 on defense.

In their most recent matchup at TD Garden, the Rockets got the better of the Celtics 114-112. Across 7 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have come away with four wins, while the Rockets have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 209.60 111.80 97.80 3 7
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 4-6 230.40 115.50 114.90 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Alperen Sengun 4 38.03 95 29 23.8 7.3 2.0 8.0 0.8 2.0
Jabari Smith 4 35.88 63 7 15.8 1.8 2.5 5.0 0.5 1.5
Kevin Durant 4 34.18 110 8 27.5 2.0 1.8 5.8 1.0 1.0

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 6 34.4 100 26 16.7 4.3 2.7 3.8 1.2 1.5
Payton Pritchard 6 33.75 88 35 14.7 5.8 1.3 4.7 - 1.2
Jaylen Brown 6 32.52 166 25 27.7 4.2 3.2 5.2 0.3 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Fred VanVleet
Injured

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jayson Tatum
Injured

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 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
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
Bucks 4 1 0.8 121.8 115 6.8 3-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-1 2W
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Pacers 0 5 0 112.2 123.6 -11.4 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-5 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Magic 2 4 0.333 115.5 120 -4.5 1-2 1-2 2-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Wizards 1 4 0.2 118.4 129 -10.6 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-3 1-4 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 4 2 0.667 119 116 3 3-0 1-2 2-0 4-1 4-2 1L
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Bucks 4 1 0.8 121.8 115 6.8 3-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-1 2W
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Magic 2 4 0.333 115.5 120 -4.5 1-2 1-2 2-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Wizards 1 4 0.2 118.4 129 -10.6 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-3 1-4 3L
Pacers 0 5 0 112.2 123.6 -11.4 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-5 5L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Warriors 4 2 0.667 119 116 3 3-0 1-2 2-0 4-1 4-2 1L
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Bucks 4 1 0.8 121.8 115 6.8 3-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-1 2W
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Warriors 4 2 0.667 119 116 3 3-0 1-2 2-0 4-1 4-2 1L
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Magic 2 4 0.333 115.5 120 -4.5 1-2 1-2 2-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
Wizards 1 4 0.2 118.4 129 -10.6 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-3 1-4 3L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Pacers 0 5 0 112.2 123.6 -11.4 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-5 5L
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
  • 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