Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/21/2024]

The Houston Rockets will face the favored Boston Celtics in NBA action at Toyota Center on Sunday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Sunday's Celtics vs. Rockets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Sunday's NBA game between the Celtics and Rockets 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics an 82% chance of defeating the Rockets, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 118-107.

According to our model, the Rockets (+11) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 226.5 points has a 52% chance of going under.

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Celtics vs. Rockets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Celtics	Rockets
Spread	-11 (-112)	+11 (-108)
Moneyline	-620	+525
Total	o226.5 (-108)	u226.5 (-110)

• The Rockets are +11 underdogs versus the Celtics, with -108 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Celtics (-11) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -112.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +525. That means you can bet $100 to profit $525, earning a total payout of $625, if they win.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -620, where you can risk $620 to win $100 for a total payout of $720 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 226.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Celtics vs. Rockets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Rockets +11	-108 🔥
Moneyline	Rockets	+525
Total	Under 226.5	-110

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While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, betting on the Rockets moneyline is the best option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Celtics vs. Rockets Player Props

Betting on Celtics vs. Rockets NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Alperen Sengun is projected to finish with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Rockets.

Celtics Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jayson Tatum	27	8	4	3
Kristaps Porzingis	24	7	3	2
Jaylen Brown	23	5	3	3
Derrick White	17	5	5	3
Payton Pritchard	10	4	4	2

Rockets Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Rockets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Alperen Sengun	23	9	6	1
Jalen Green	18	5	3	2
Cam Whitmore	17	5	1	2
Dillon Brooks	13	4	2	2
Aaron Holiday	11	3	3	2

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Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before the Celtics vs. Rockets on Sunday January 21, 2024.

Celtics vs. Rockets Game Information

Sunday's game between the Rockets and Celtics at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets
• Date: Sunday January 21, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Toyota Center

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Conclusion

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