Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks

Boston Celtics (32-14) vs Houston Rockets (30-14)

Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:30 pm (TD Garden)

Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -6.5 -- Over/Under: 222 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Houston Rockets invade the TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Pick.

Houston Rockets 

The Houston Rockets have been in red-hot form as they've won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after outlasting the Cavaliers in a 135-131 road win on Saturday. Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun led the team in scoring with 26 points each, Amen Thompson racked up a triple-double of 23 points with 14 rebounds and 10 assists while Steven Adams chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Rockets shot 54 percent from the field and 13 of 28 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 19-point lead before they went on a pivotal 10-2 run late in the fourth quarter to come away with the gritty road win. 

Boston Celtics 

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in decent form as they've won five of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to build some momentum after blowing past the Mavericks in a 122-107 road win on Saturday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 24 points, Derrick White added 23 points with four assists, while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 42 percent from the field and 20 of 52 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 34-20 second-quarter effort before they poured in 37 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 25 points. 

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Rockets have lost 18 of their last 19 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have won 27 of their last 30 games against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Rockets at TD Garden.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

  • The Rockets have won each of their last seven night games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Celtics have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 16 games as favorites following a win.
  • The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

  • Derrick White ranks 13th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.3) this season.
  • Jaylen Brown ranks 23rd amongst qualified players for points per game (23.0) this season.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

  • Jalen Green ranks 7th in the league for fast break points (176) this season.
  • Amen Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (8.1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (49.0).
  • The Celtics have made the playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons - the longest active streak in the NBA
  • The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.0%).
  • The Rockets rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.6).

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Rockets are keeping an eye on Cam Whitmore who is questionable with an illness, while the Celtics have listed Al Horford and Derrick White as questionable. This is one of those games where you want to check the lineups before tipoff, but assuming that both teams are missing players, I have to say that I have been more impressed with the more reliable Rockets who will be brimming with confidence following their win over the Cavaliers in their last outing. The Celtics are still clear favorites at home, but I think the line is just big enough to go with the Rockets to get the cover in what should be a close contest. 

Peter’s Pick Houston +6.5

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