Rockets vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 2

Rockets vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS, PCK-BOS, SCHN, and SCHN+

The Boston Celtics (5-1) are underdogs (+5.5) as they try to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (6-1) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Toyota Center. The game airs on NBCS-BOS, PCK-BOS, SCHN, and SCHN+. The matchup's point total is set at 218.5.

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: Rockets win (61.2%)

Rockets vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Rockets have gone 6-1-0 against the spread this season.
• The Celtics have played six games, with three wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over five times out of six chances this season.
• The Celtics have hit the over 66.7% of the time this season (four of six games with a set point total).

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant averages 22.0 points, 5.6 boards and 3.1 assists, shooting 51.1% from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 made treys per contest.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 19.0 points, 2.7 assists and 5.9 rebounds.
• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 22.8 points, 9.0 boards and 7.4 assists per game, shooting 53.2% from the floor and 54.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 made 3-pointers.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 16.3 points, 3.7 assists and 6.6 rebounds.
• Tari Eason is averaging 10.0 points, 6.1 boards and 1.0 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.7 assists. He is also sinking 43.2% of his shots from the field and 24.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• The Celtics are receiving 20.7 points, 6.0 boards and 5.0 assists per game from Paul George.
• The Celtics receive 15.0 points per game from Payton Pritchard, plus 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• Derrick White averages 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists. He is making 47.4% of his shots from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per game.
• Per game, Neemias Queta provides the Celtics 8.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists, plus 0.3 steals and 1.7 blocks.

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