Celtics vs Rockets Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks Today

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics meet Monday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Rockets Pick.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Cavs, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Hawks, Grizzlies, and Nets next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.4 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.3 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.4 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Mavs, lost to the Lakers, and play the Bulls, Pelicans, and 76ers next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Rockets have lost each of their last 15 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have won 14 of their last 15 home games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games at TD Garden.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against the Rockets at TD Garden.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 17 games following a win.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games.

Celtics vs Rockets Injury Report

Derrick White is questionable for the Celtics with a shin injury, and Al Horford is questionable with a toe injury.

The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., while Cam Whitmore is questionable with an illness.

Celtics vs Rockets Prediction

We keep cashing on the Houston Rockets and these underdog lines. As I’ve said before, the Rockets are a young, talented team eager to prove themselves in these big games. It’s like the Rockets are trying to convince themselves that they’re a contender this season. Recently the Rockets beat the Cavs twice, beat the Nuggets on the road, and beat the Grizzlies twice. The next step is to get revenge on the Celtics after losing to them by 23 points earlier this month. The Celtics are going to be favored, especially at home, but they’ve also failed to cover six of their last nine games. I’ll roll with the Rockets and the points on Monday night in a must-watch NBA showdown.