Rockets vs. Celtics NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 21

Rockets vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: Space City Home Network and NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics (32-10) are heavy, 11-point favorites against the Houston Rockets (20-21) on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on Space City Home Network and NBCS-BOS. The matchup has an over/under set at 226.5 points.

Rockets vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Rockets vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (76.5%)

Rockets vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread in a matchup 20 times this season (20-19-3).
• In the Rockets' 41 games this year, they have 20 wins against the spread.
• This season, Celtics games have hit the over 21 times out of 41 chances.
• The Rockets have gone over the point total 43.9% of the time this year (18 of 41 games with a set point total).
• Boston has a better record against the spread in home games (12-8-1) than it does in road games (8-11-2).
• The Celtics have eclipsed the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in 11 of 21 home matchups (52.4%). On the road, they have hit the over in 10 of 21 games (47.6%).
• This year, Houston is 14-7-1 at home against the spread (.636 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-12-1 ATS (.316).
• In terms of the over/under, Rockets games have finished over eight of 22 times at home (36.4%), and 10 of 19 on the road (52.6%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points, 4.4 assists and 8.4 rebounds.
• Jaylen Brown averages 23.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• Derrick White averages 16.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists.
• Jrue Holiday's numbers on the season are 13.1 points, 6.2 boards and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 41.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.0 made 3-pointers.
• Kristaps Porzingis' numbers on the season are 19.1 points, 6.8 boards and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 52.5% from the floor and 33.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 21.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. He is also draining 53.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Fred VanVleet provides the Rockets 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.8 blocks.
• The Rockets are receiving 13.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Jabari Smith Jr..
• The Rockets receive 17.1 points per game from Jalen Green, plus 4.6 boards and 3.1 assists.
• The Rockets are getting 13.4 points, 3.5 boards and 1.5 assists per game from Dillon Brooks.

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