| MATCHUP | Houston Rockets | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2 | 3-4 |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Saturday, November 1, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Space City Home Network | |
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Nets and Raptors, and they play the Mavs next. The Rockets have lost 5 of their last 7 regular season games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 127.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 23.8 points and 8 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Amen Thompson is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 40.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the 76ers and Cavs, and they play the Jazz next. The Celtics have won their last 3 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 113.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.3 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17 points and 3.8 rebounds. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have lost 23 of their last 27 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at TD Garden.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Rockets’ last six games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Celtics’ last 10 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White has recorded six games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Neemias Queta rank T4th in the league for total steals + blocks (16) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Josh Okogie ranks 2nd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (60.0%) this season.
- Alperen Sengun is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.1%).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (47.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (15.3).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (34.8).
Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet due to a knee injury. Dorian Finney-Smith is out with an ankle injury.
Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Despite three straight wins, the Celtics are still trying to figure things out, and they’re on the end of back-to-back. The Rockets are not only the more talented, deeper team, but they have the rest advantage. I’d need more points to seriously consider the Celtics in this spot. When clicking, the Rockets have scary potential and their offense is coming off a couple of strong performances. Soft line. I have to roll with the Rockets on Saturday.