The Rockets will host the Celtics at 8:00p.m. ET on Friday night. The Celtics are listed as 2.0-point favorites and the total is sitting at 220.5 points, what is the smart bet from Houston? Keep reading for our Celtics vs. Timberwolves prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
547 Boston Celtics (-2.0) at 548 Houston Rockets (+2.0); o/u 220.5
8:10 p.m. ET, January 3, 2025
Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Celtics vs. Rockets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS SPIN
The Celtics improved to 25-9 beating the Timberwolves by a score of 125-71. Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis are listed as game-time decisions for Thursday.
Houston Rockets DFS SPIN
The Rockets moved to 22-11 beating the Mavericks by 11 points on January 1st. Amen Thompson remains out with a suspension.
Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction:
Take the Celtics, I lost on Boston covering the number last night, but I’m going right back to them. I would expect Brown and/or Porzingis to be available on Friday night after missing Thursday’s contest. The Celtics have so much depth I am not worried about the back-to-back situation here. Celtics win again on the road and hopefully cover the short number this time around.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: Celtics -2