Houston Rockets
Boston Celtics
  1. Prediction
  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

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Celtics

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
Rockets logo Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Celtics logo Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Josh Okogie, Alperen Sengun.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta.

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 Over 18.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has covered the 18.5 points total in 5 straight home games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -118 available for this Player Points wager.

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Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 Assists -152 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has covered the 5.5 assists total in 4 straight games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -152 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

Latest Alperen Sengun Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics +5.5
Totals Under 226.5
Player Points Derrick White Over 18.5

Our same game parlay pick is Celtics +5.5 on the spread, Under 226.5 and Derrick White (Celtics) to score Over 18.5 points.

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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 -196 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 66% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +166 about Boston Celtics.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 226.5 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 226.5 can get -112.

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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 -125 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -106 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-125
Under 24.5
-106
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 22.5
-118
Under 22.5
-114
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-105
Under 20.5
-127
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 18.5
-120
Under 18.5
-112
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Player Assists
Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-149
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-152
Under 5.5
+114
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-123
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-110
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+105
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-114
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-103
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-122
Under 5.5
-109
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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.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
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
Team News

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
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jayson Tatum
Injured

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
8 Josh Minott
9 Derrick White
11 Payton Pritchard
88 Neemias Queta
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
7 Kevin Durant
10 Jabari Smith
20 Josh Okogie
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 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Bulls 10 15 0.4 117.2 122.4 -5.2 6-6 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 17 9 0.654 119.8 114.5 5.3 9-4 8-5 3-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 12 14 0.462 114.3 115.4 -1.1 6-7 6-7 4-3 11-8 7-3 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Bulls 10 15 0.4 117.2 122.4 -5.2 6-6 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 9 0.654 119.8 114.5 5.3 9-4 8-5 3-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 12 14 0.462 114.3 115.4 -1.1 6-7 6-7 4-3 11-8 7-3 1W
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 9 0.654 119.8 114.5 5.3 9-4 8-5 3-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 12 14 0.462 114.3 115.4 -1.1 6-7 6-7 4-3 11-8 7-3 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Bulls 10 15 0.4 117.2 122.4 -5.2 6-6 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
  • 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