Houston Rockets (19-18) vs. Boston Celtics (29-9)
January 13, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -15; Over/Under: +231
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The Houston Rockets look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Boston Celtics look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets rebounded from losses to the Heat and Bulls with a win over the Pistons. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.6 points and 9 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 17.6 points and 3.9 rebounds. Jalen Green is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Team Facts
- The Rockets have lost each of their last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Each of the Rockets’ last 11 games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Pacers and Bucks this week, while beating the Timberwolves. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.4 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 27 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against the Rockets at TD Garden.
- Each of the last 11 games between the Rockets and Celtics at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics have the ability to blow the doors off, and they should be eager for a bounce back showing after getting their boots smoked by the Bucks. The Houston Rockets are also on the end of a back to back where they needed every minute to beat the Pistons. Still, this is 15 free points we’re getting. The Celtics have failed to cover 3 straight games. Give me the Rockets.
