Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 27

Celtics vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: SCHN and NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics (32-14) are favored by 6.5 points against the Houston Rockets (30-14) on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET. The matchup airs on SCHN and NBCS-BOS. The matchup's point total is set at 222.

Celtics vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (66.5%)

Celtics vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 19-26-1 against the spread this season.
• The Rockets have 26 wins against the spread in 44 games this season.
• This season, Celtics games have hit the over 20 times out of 44 chances.
• Rockets games this year have hit the over 54.5% of the time (24 out of 44 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Boston has played worse when playing at home, covering eight times in 23 home games, and 11 times in 23 road games.
• The Celtics have hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of home games (56.5%) than road tilts (30.4%).
• Houston's winning percentage against the spread at home is .545 (12-9-1). Away, it is .636 (14-8-0).
• Rockets games have finished above the over/under 45.5% of the time at home (10 of 22), and 63.6% of the time away (14 of 22).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 27.1 points, 9 rebounds and 5.4 assists, shooting 45.4% from the field and 35.4% from downtown, with 3.6 made 3-pointers per contest (eighth in league).
• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 32% from downtown, with an average of 2 made treys.
• Derrick White averages 15.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 14.1 points, 3.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 11.5 points, 3.7 assists and 4.3 boards.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 19.3 points, 10.4 boards and 5 assists per contest. He is also draining 49.1% of his shots from the floor.
• The Rockets receive 21.4 points per game from Jalen Green, plus 4.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
• The Rockets are getting 15.4 points, 4 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game from Fred VanVleet.
• The Rockets get 13.2 points per game from Amen Thompson, plus 8.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
• The Rockets get 12.8 points per game from Dillon Brooks, plus 3.8 boards and 1.6 assists.

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