Houston Rockets vs
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Celtics Favored to Win Against Rockets in Highly Anticipated Division Leader Showdown

In a matchup between division leaders, the (30-14) Houston Rockets will face off against the (32-14) Boston Celtics in the Northeast. Boston previously defeated Houston by 25 points in January. Both teams are coming off road wins, with the Rockets beating the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Celtics defeating the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics are the favorites to win with a point spread of -6.5. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM EST. Stay tuned for our Rockets vs. Celtics prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockets +215 | Celtics -264
• Spread: Rockets +6.5 (-110) | Celtics -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 222.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 73%.

Houston vs Boston Stats

Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets recently defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in two close games, allowing the Boston Celtics to close the gap in the standings. Houston is currently in 2nd place in the Western Conference, trailing the Thunder by six games. In their most recent game, four players scored 20 or more points, with Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green both scoring 26 points. Green leads the team in scoring for the season and is their top outside shooter. Sengun leads the team in rebounds and assists. Fred Van Vleet and Amen Thompson also contributed to the win over Cleveland. Dillon Brooks provides toughness and defense as a starter, while Jabari Smith Jr. is out with a hand injury. The Rockets rank 13th in scoring and 4th in defense, with a power ranking of 5. Offensively, they struggle with three-point shooting but excel in rebounds and assists. Defensively, they are strong in field goal percentage and defensive rebounds. Overall, the Rockets have a record of 30-14 this season.

Boston Celtics Analysis

The Boston Celtics recently returned from a successful four game West Coast road trip, winning three out of four games against strong competition. They are currently ranked 2nd in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Cavaliers by 4.5 games. Jayson Tatum leads the team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and three-point shooting. He will be a starter in the upcoming All-Star Game. Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis also contribute significantly to the team's success. The Celtics have a strong offense, averaging 117.3 points per game, and a solid defense, allowing just 108.3 points per game. They rank 4th in the NBA in scoring and 5th in defense. The team is currently dealing with injuries to Derrick White and Al Horford. Boston has a power ranking of 3 and is ranked 4th in offense and 6th in defense. Their next game will be against Houston, a team they have recently had success against in the past.

Rockets Face Tough Challenge Against Celtics After Recent Successes

The Rockets are at a prime opportunity to capitalize on recent successes by selling high following back-to-back wins against the Cavaliers. However, their upcoming matchup against the Celtics poses a significant challenge. Despite recent victories, Houston has shown inconsistency with losses to the Pistons and Kings in their last five games. Furthermore, the absence of Jabari Smith Jr. will hinder their defensive capabilities, particularly against formidable forwards like Tatum and Brown. Conversely, the Celtics have demonstrated their strength with recent wins on the road and are poised to continue their success back in Boston. Given the Celtics' dominant performance in their previous meeting with the Rockets, it is recommended to take the Celtics to cover the spread in this matchup.

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