Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

The Boston Celtics (29-9) host the Houston Rockets (19-18) after winning 18 home games in a row. The Celtics are double-digit favorites by 15.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The matchup has an over/under set at 227.5 points.

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Celtics and Rockets Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

The Celtics are 0-1 against the spread when favored by 15.5 points or more this season.

These teams average 233.4 points per game combined, 5.9 more than the total of 227.5.

Boston and Houston have seen its opponents average a combined 5.4 fewer points per game than the over/under of 227.5 set for this matchup.

The average total the Celtics have had set in matchups this season is 4.9 more points than this outing’s point total.

The average over/under in Houston’s games this year is 4.3 fewer points than the point total of 227.5 in this outing.

So far this season, Boston has put together an 18-18-2 record against the spread.

The Rockets are 20-15-2 against the spread this season.

Celtics Stats & Insights

The Celtics outscore opponents by 9.2 points per game (scoring 120.8 points per game to rank fifth in the league while giving up 111.6 per outing to rank sixth in the NBA) and have a +350 scoring differential overall.

The Celtics win the rebound battle by 3.8 boards on average. They record 47.2 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the league, while their opponents grab 43.4 per outing.

Boston knocks down 16 three-pointers per game (first in the league) while shooting 37.4% from beyond the arc (10th in the NBA). It is making 2.1 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 13.9 per game while shooting 36.5%.

The Celtics’ 122.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank third in the NBA, and the 112.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank fifth in the league.

So far in the 2023-24 campaign, the Celtics are scoring 4.7 more points per home game on average than on the road (123.3 at home, 118.6 on the road), but are giving up 5.5 fewer points per home game compared to road games (108.7 at home, 114.2 on the road).

Rockets Stats & Insights

The Rockets are outscoring opponents by 2.1 points per game, with a +78 scoring differential overall. They put up 112.6 points per game (23rd in NBA) and allow 110.5 per outing (second in league).

The 44.9 rebounds per game Houston accumulates rank sixth in the NBA. Their opponents record 43.9.

The Rockets connect on 12.4 three-pointers per game (17th in the league), while their opponents have made 11.9 on average.

The Rockets average 114.6 points per 100 possessions on offense (21st in league), and concede 112.4 points per 100 possessions (third in NBA).

Houston is putting up more points at home (113.7 per game) than on the road (111.3).

Celtics Key Players to Watch

Jayson Tatum averages 27.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

Derrick White’s averages this season are 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.

The Celtics get 3.2 three-pointers per game out of Tatum.

White averages 1.1 steals per game, while Kristaps Porzingis swats 1.8 shots per contest.

Rockets Key Players to Watch

Alperen Sengun holds the top Rockets spot in two categories among active players: scoring (21.8 points per game) and rebounding (8.9 rebounds per game). He also dishes out 4.9 assists per contest.

The Rockets have gotten 17.6 points, 8.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds out of Fred VanVleet this season.

VanVleet averages 3.1 made threes per game.

The Rockets’ defensive efforts get a lift from Sengun (1.2 steals per game) and Jabari Smith Jr. (0.8 blocks per game).

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