Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets Bets Bet – Jan 27, 2025

The Houston Rockets (30-14) and Boston Celtics (32-14) will face one another for the second time this season when they meet on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 PM ET at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics are favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-110 at MyBookie).

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Rockets have won their last two games, both of which have been against the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Their recent success was a 135-131 performance on the road.

Amen Thompson put up his second career triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green each led the team in scoring with 26 points. As a team, their offense never dipped below 33 points in any quarter.

Both teams shot relatively well from the field and from deep. One key area to look at that made the biggest difference was free throws, as the Rockets went 32-45 from the charity stripe while the Cavs were 20-26. The Cavs may have had a better percentage, but the Rockets made it focus to get to the line.

The Rockets are 13th in the league when averaging 114.2 points a game. Their defense allows 108.6 points a game from opponents, putting them at sixth in rankings. This is a good margin of safety, but they must lock down defensively.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Celtics are coming off a four-game road trip, winning three out of the four. Their latest battle was a 122-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

In this NBA Finals rematch, Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 24 points. Derrick White was also great, as he scored 11 of his 23 points to kick off the third quarter. The entire starting five were also in double figures, which shows how locked in offensively they were.

Each team had similar numbers on offense, but the Celtics made 20 three point shots while the Mavs connected on just eight. Another aspect that influenced the game was turnovers, as the Celtics had just five but forced 13 on the Mavs. 

The Celtics are the fourth-best offensive team in the league, as they average 117.3 points a game. Their defense has been quite good as well, as they hold opposing teams to 108.3 points per game and rank fifth. This spread is slightly more appealing than what the Rockets put up.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set for the Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics betting odds. Current odds showcase the Celtics as 6.5-point favorites at home. The Celtics have a 58.3 percent chance of winning outright, according to market predictions.

The Celtics won 109-86 on the road the last time these two met back at the start of January. The Rockets will likely not shoot that bad again, but the Celtics are more appealing to cover the spread. 

Final Pick: Boston Celtics -6.5 (-110)