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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

-3.5/-112
71% BOS
+3.5/-108
29% HOU

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-160
76% BOS
+136
24% HOU

Total Pick Consensus

220.5/-105
9% UN
220.5/-115
91% OV

Stats

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

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
43
Games
42
41.7
FG
39.4
90.9
FGA
87.4
.459
FG%
.451
17.8
3Pt-FG
12.5
49.0
3Pt-FGA
34.4
.363
3Pt%
.362
23.9
2Pt-FG
27.0
41.9
2Pt-FGA
53.0
.570
2Pt%
.509
16.5
FT
16.6
20.7
FTA
22.4
.794
FT%
.740
11.2
ORB
10.7
34.2
DRB
32.3
45.3
TRB
43.0
25.5
AST
22.5
7.6
STL
7.9
5.8
BLK
6.0
11.9
TOV
15.7
16.1
PF
19.9
117.7
PTS
107.8

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
43
Games
42
40.5
FG
42.0
89.8
FGA
93.9
.451
FG%
.448
12.8
3Pt-FG
12.2
36.7
3Pt-FGA
36.0
.349
3Pt%
.338
27.7
2Pt-FG
29.9
53.1
2Pt-FGA
57.9
.521
2Pt%
.516
14.3
FT
17.5
18.1
FTA
23.2
.789
FT%
.756
10.6
ORB
14.6
33.9
DRB
33.7
44.4
TRB
48.4
24.2
AST
22.3
7.0
STL
9.3
4.3
BLK
5.2
13.5
TOV
13.7
18.6
PF
19.5
108.1
PTS
113.8

Offense/Defense

BOS
Four Factors
HOU
.557
eFG%
.522
10.6
TOV%
13.9
24.8
RB%
75.9
.181
FT/FGA
.190

Defense/Offense

BOS
Four Factors
HOU
.522
eFG%
.513
12.2
TOV%
11.6
76.4
RB%
31.2
.159
FT/FGA
.187

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
HOU
43
Games
42
42.5
FG
39.6
92.7
FGA
87.8
.459
FG%
.451
18.2
3Pt-FG
12.5
50.0
3Pt-FGA
34.6
.363
3Pt%
.362
24.4
2Pt-FG
27.1
42.7
2Pt-FGA
53.2
.570
2Pt%
.509
16.8
FT
16.6
21.2
FTA
22.5
.794
FT%
.740
11.4
ORB
10.8
34.8
DRB
32.4
46.2
TRB
43.2
26.0
AST
22.6
7.8
STL
7.9
5.9
BLK
6.0
12.1
TOV
15.8
16.4
PF
20.0
120.0
PTS
108.3

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
HOU
43
Games
42
41.3
FG
42.2
91.6
FGA
94.3
.451
FG%
.448
13.0
3Pt-FG
12.2
37.4
3Pt-FGA
36.2
.349
3Pt%
.338
28.2
2Pt-FG
30.0
54.2
2Pt-FGA
58.1
.521
2Pt%
.516
14.6
FT
17.6
18.5
FTA
23.3
.789
FT%
.756
10.8
ORB
14.7
34.5
DRB
33.9
45.3
TRB
48.5
24.7
AST
22.4
7.1
STL
9.3
4.3
BLK
5.2
13.8
TOV
13.7
19.0
PF
19.6
110.2
PTS
114.3

BOS
Analytics
HOU
33
Pythag Wins
29
10
Pythag Losses
13
9.60
Margin Of Victory
5.98
120.0
O Rtg
114.3
110.2
D Rtg
108.3
97.1
Pace
98.9
.228
FTr
.247
.539
3PAr
.384
.588
TS%
.547

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
BOS HOU
BOS HOU
Consensus
-2.5 (-112)
+2.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-112)
+3.5 (-108)
-2.5 (-112)
+2.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-112)
+3.5 (-108)
-2.0 (-112)
+2.0 (-108)
-3.5 (-112)
+3.5 (-108)
-3.0 (-113)
+3.0 (-107)
-3.5 (-113)
+3.5 (-108)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-115)
+1.5 (-105)
-3.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-115)
-3.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
BOS HOU
BOS HOU
Consensus
-136
+113
-160
+136
-130
+110
-166
+140
-138
+118
-172
+144
-150
+125
-157
+133
-140
+118
-125
+105
-145
+120
-165
+135
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-111)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
221.0 (-115)
221.0 (-105)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-112)
220.5 (-109)
220.5 (-109)
220.5 (-112)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)
221.5 (-105)
221.5 (-115)
220.5 (-110)
220.5 (-110)

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