Rockets vs. Celtics Prediction & Odds
The Rockets and Celtics will meet at TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. The under has been profitable in previous meetings between these two teams but will Houston hold Boston somewhat in check offensively?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
519 Houston Rockets (+14.5) at 520 Boston Celtics (-14.5); o/u 229.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 27, 2022
TD Garden, Boston, MA
Rockets vs. Celtics Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 59% of public bettors are currently backing the Rockets 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.
Houston Rockets DFS Spin
Kevin Porter Jr. set a new season-high on Monday with 36 points (14-for-22 FGs), seven rebounds, nine assists and six triples in a 133-118 win over Chicago. After setting his season-high just five days ago, KPJ tied his second-highest scoring night of his career in a big win over the Bulls. He could do no wrong in this game, as he also only turned the ball over twice. KPJ averages the most turnovers per game in the NBA with 3.9, so every time he only turns it over twice should be considered a win. He didn’t get any steals in this game, but he has been swiping the ball away a lot recently. If he’s able to put the offensive and defensive production together in one game, watch out.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson Tatum dominated Milwaukee with 41 points (14-for-22 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and three triples in a 139-118 win on Sunday. Tatum put up 40 on Christmas day for the first time in his career. The last Celtic to do so was Kyrie Irving in 2018. Tatum has been excellent against other MVP candidates this season, and this matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo was no different. Tatum chipped in a bit of everything, including making all 10 of his attempts from the line. His production has been the gift that keeps on giving this season, and one of his best gifts came on Christmas Day.
Rockets vs. Celtics NBA Betting Trends
Rockets are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings
Rockets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Boston
Rockets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Celtics are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall
Rockets vs. Celtics NBA Prediction:
The under is 20-6 in the last 26 meetings between these two teams and is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings between these two teams in Boston. The under is also 5-1 in the Rockets’ last six games playing on no rest, is 5-2 in their last seven road games and is 33-16-2 in their last 51 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous contest. On the other side, the under is 5-1 in their last six games versus a team with a losing record and is 7-3 in their last 10 games when their opponent scored 100 points or more in their previous game.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: ROCKETS/CELTICS UNDER 230.5