Boston Celtics

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Jan 3, 2025

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Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Preview – 1/3/2025

  • Date: January 3, 2025
  • Venue: Toyota Center


Betting Odds

Spread:Boston Celtics -3 (-110), Houston Rockets 3 (-110)
Over/Under:221
Moneyline:Boston Celtics -145, Houston Rockets 120


Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Boston Celtics - 57%Boston Celtics - 64%
Houston Rockets - 43%Houston Rockets - 36%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics (25-9) face off against the Houston Rockets (22-11) in an exciting matchup on Friday night at 8:00 PM ET. The game will take place at Toyota Center, home of the Rockets.

This contest marks a back-to-back game for the Celtics, who played just yesterday, which could be a significant disadvantage. The quick turnaround means less time for rest, and with the added challenge of traveling cross-country, Boston may struggle to maintain their performance level. Despite these challenges, the Celtics enter this game as slight favorites, currently holding a spread of Celtics -3.0 and a Moneyline of -145, indicating an implied win probability of 57%.

Both teams have been playing well lately, each winning 21 of their last 30 games. In their most recent outings, the Celtics edged past the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115, while the Rockets secured a solid 110-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

For those interested in player props, Jalen Green's Points and Rebounds market has emerged as a popular betting option. The prop total opened at Under 25.5 Points and Rebounds (-110) but has since moved to Under 24.5 (-120), suggesting that sharp bettors are leaning towards the under.

As the Celtics aim to continue their strong play, they will need to overcome the fatigue and travel issues that come with this back-to-back scenario. The Rockets will look to capitalize on these potential weaknesses and secure a crucial victory at home.


Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Final Score: Boston Celtics 113.97 vs Houston Rockets 108.91

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-2.5/-112
75% BOS
+2.5/-108
25% HOU

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-142
82% BOS
+120
18% HOU

Total Pick Consensus

221.5/-112
8% UN
221.5/-108
92% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
34
Games
33
42.2
FG
38.8
91.4
FGA
88.3
.461
FG%
.439
18.6
3Pt-FG
12.1
50.6
3Pt-FGA
34.6
.368
3Pt%
.349
23.5
2Pt-FG
26.7
40.8
2Pt-FGA
53.7
.577
2Pt%
.497
16.6
FT
16.7
21.0
FTA
22.6
.790
FT%
.738
10.9
ORB
10.7
34.2
DRB
32.9
45.1
TRB
43.6
25.8
AST
22.5
7.7
STL
7.9
5.5
BLK
6.0
11.7
TOV
15.3
16.2
PF
20.2
119.6
PTS
106.4

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
34
Games
33
40.9
FG
41.6
89.9
FGA
93.8
.455
FG%
.443
12.8
3Pt-FG
11.8
36.1
3Pt-FGA
36.2
.355
3Pt%
.327
28.1
2Pt-FG
29.8
53.8
2Pt-FGA
57.6
.522
2Pt%
.517
14.4
FT
17.9
18.2
FTA
23.3
.793
FT%
.769
10.2
ORB
14.2
34.0
DRB
35.1
44.2
TRB
49.3
24.5
AST
22.2
6.9
STL
8.6
4.0
BLK
5.5
13.6
TOV
13.7
18.9
PF
19.7
109.1
PTS
112.9

Offense/Defense

BOS
Four Factors
HOU
.563
eFG%
.508
10.4
TOV%
13.5
24.3
RB%
76.6
.181
FT/FGA
.189

Defense/Offense

BOS
Four Factors
HOU
.526
eFG%
.506
12.2
TOV%
11.6
77.0
RB%
30.1
.161
FT/FGA
.191

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
HOU
34
Games
33
42.7
FG
38.7
92.6
FGA
88.2
.461
FG%
.439
18.9
3Pt-FG
12.1
51.3
3Pt-FGA
34.6
.368
3Pt%
.349
23.8
2Pt-FG
26.7
41.3
2Pt-FGA
53.6
.577
2Pt%
.497
16.8
FT
16.7
21.3
FTA
22.6
.790
FT%
.738
11.1
ORB
10.7
34.6
DRB
32.9
45.7
TRB
43.6
26.2
AST
22.4
7.8
STL
7.9
5.6
BLK
6.0
11.9
TOV
15.3
16.5
PF
20.1
121.2
PTS
106.2

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
HOU
34
Games
33
41.5
FG
41.5
91.1
FGA
93.7
.455
FG%
.443
13.0
3Pt-FG
11.8
36.6
3Pt-FGA
36.1
.355
3Pt%
.327
28.5
2Pt-FG
29.7
54.5
2Pt-FGA
57.5
.522
2Pt%
.517
14.6
FT
17.9
18.4
FTA
23.3
.793
FT%
.769
10.4
ORB
14.2
34.4
DRB
35.1
44.8
TRB
49.2
24.8
AST
22.2
7.0
STL
8.6
4.1
BLK
5.5
13.7
TOV
13.7
19.1
PF
19.7
110.5
PTS
112.8

BOS
Analytics
HOU
27
Pythag Wins
23
7
Pythag Losses
10
10.50
Margin Of Victory
6.52
121.2
O Rtg
112.8
110.5
D Rtg
106.2
97.8
Pace
99.2
.230
FTr
.249
.554
3PAr
.386
.594
TS%
.543

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
BOS HOU
BOS HOU
Consensus
-2.5 (-111)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-111)
+2.5 (-108)
-2.5 (-112)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-112)
+2.5 (-108)
-2.0 (-108)
+2.0 (-108)
-3.0 (-108)
+3.0 (-112)
-3.0 (-112)
+3.0 (-107)
-3.0 (-112)
+3.0 (-109)
-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-115)
-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
BOS HOU
BOS HOU
Consensus
-136
+113
-143
+122
-130
+110
-142
+120
-138
+118
-146
+124
-150
+125
-143
+123
-140
+118
-140
+118
-145
+120
-145
+120
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
221.5 (-109)
221.5 (-111)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
221.5 (-108)
221.5 (-112)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
220.5 (-112)
220.5 (-109)
220.5 (-113)
220.5 (-108)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-105)
221.5 (-115)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)