Monday night’s Rockets vs. Celtics clash will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. With Boston laying 6.5 points and the total sitting at 222, what’s the best bet in tonight’s matchup from TD Garden?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Houston Rockets (+6.5) at Boston Celtics (-6.5); o/u 222
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 27, 2025
TD Garden
TV: N/A
Rockets vs. Celtics Public Betting: Bettors Taking the Points
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% 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.
VanVleet totals 20 points in win over Cavs
Fred VanVleet amassed 20 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, and six 3-pointers in 38 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Cavaliers. VanVleet’s 3-point volume has been the story for him recently. The Rockets point guard has made 18 3-pointers in his last three games, which includes a 13-of-25 run in Houston’s two wins over the Cavaliers. Over the past two weeks, VanVleet has averaged 4.5 3-pointers per game, which is one reason why he’s been a top-40 player in 8-cat formats during this stretch. “Mr. Bet on Yourself” remains outside the top-50 in season-long value, but he isn’t far from cracking that threshold.
Tatum leads Celtics with 24 points
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 24 points (8-of-22 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and four 3-pointers against Dallas on Saturday. Tatum has struggled to find his shot over the past month, and he has shot at least 50% from the floor in a game just once since the calendar flipped to 2025. That has caused his recent 9-cat value to suffer, and he ranks just inside the top-50 over the past two weeks. The counting stats are still there, but his struggles from the floor and the free throw line have tanked his production. They have four games next week, starting with a tough Houston defense on Monday.
Rockets vs. Celtics NBA Prediction:
Take Boston. The Celtics have won eight out of their last 10 games versus the Rockets straight up. They’re also 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings versus the Rockets. These two teams met earlier in the month in Houston and the Celtics emerged with a 109-86 victory as a 4-point favorite. For whatever reason, they’ve owned the Rockets both straight up and against the spread.
Rockets vs. Celtics Betting Prediction: BOSTON CELTICS -6.5