Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Mar 13, 2023

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Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Mar 13, 2023

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics meet in NBA action at Toyota Center on Monday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Celtics vs. Rockets, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured below.

 

Who will win Celtics vs. Rockets?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Celtics-Rockets NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Celtics an 84% chance of defeating the Rockets.

More: Celtics vs. Rockets Simulated 10K Times

Celtics vs. Rockets Game Odds

  • Spread: Rockets +12.5 (-105), Celtics -12.5 (-115)
  • Moneyline: Rockets +600, Celtics -820
  • Total: Over/Under 232.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are listed as +12.5 underdogs against the Celtics, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Celtics (-12.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +600, which means you can bet $100 to profit $600, earning a total payout of $700, if they win.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -820, where you can risk $820 to win $100, for a total payout of $920, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 232.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+12.5) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 232.5 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Celtics vs. Rockets

  • Spread: Rockets +12.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (55% probability)
  • Moneyline: Rockets @ +600 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.0% edge)
  • Total: Under 232.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)

 

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Celtics vs. Rockets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. Houston at Toyota Center on Monday has the Celtics winning 121-110.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Celtics-Rockets matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs. Rockets Player Props

Looking for Celtics vs. Rockets prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 33 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to finish with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Rockets.

Celtics Projected Box Score

  • Jayson Tatum: 33 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST
  • Jaylen Brown: 30 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
  • Malcolm Brogdon: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
  • Derrick White: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
  • Marcus Smart: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

  • Jalen Green: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
  • Kevin Porter: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
  • Kenyon Martin: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
  • Jae'Sean Tate: 11 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
  • Josh Christopher: 7 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Celtics vs. Rockets on Monday March 13, 2023.

 

Celtics vs. Rockets 2023 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Rockets and Celtics at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

  • Who: Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets
  • Date: Monday March 13, 2023
  • Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
  • Venue: Toyota Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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