Rockets vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 4

Rockets vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and SCHN

A pair of streaking teams hit the court when the Houston Rockets (31-17) host the Boston Celtics (32-18) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 6-point underdogs and will attempt to keep their three-game win streak going against the Rockets, winners of three straight. The matchup's point total is 215.5.

Rockets vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Rockets vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Rockets win (65.1%)

Rockets vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 22 times in 48 games with a set spread.
• The Celtics have 28 wins against the spread in 50 games this season.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over 21 times out of 50 chances this season.
• The Celtics have hit the over 38% of the time this season (19 of 50 games with a set point total).
• Houston has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (14-13-0) than it has in home games (8-13-0).
• The Rockets have eclipsed the over/under in seven of 21 home games (33.3%). They've fared better on the road, going over the total in 14 of 27 matchups (51.9%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Boston has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 12-12-0 record) than away (.615, 16-9-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Celtics games have finished over nine of 24 times at home (37.5%), and 10 of 26 on the road (38.5%).

Rockets Leaders

• Amen Thompson averages 18.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists, shooting 50.5% from the field.
• Kevin Durant averages 26.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
• Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.4 points, 6.3 assists and 9.4 boards.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 15.1 points, 1.9 assists and 6.9 boards.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 12.6 points, 3 assists and 2.5 rebounds.

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown averages 29.5 points, 7 boards and 4.8 assists. He is also sinking 48.6% of his shots from the floor and 36.3% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• Nikola Vucevic averages 16.9 points, 9 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is also sinking 50.5% of his shots from the floor and 37.6% from 3-point range, with 1.7 treys per contest.
• Derrick White averages 17.1 points, 4.5 boards and 5.5 assists. He is draining 39% of his shots from the floor and 32% from 3-point range, with 2.8 triples per contest.
• Payton Pritchard averages 16.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists. He is draining 46% of his shots from the floor and 34.9% from 3-point range, with 2.5 triples per game.
• Neemias Queta averages 10.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists. He is sinking 63.6% of his shots from the field (fifth in league).

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