Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 1/27/2025

• Date: January 27, 2025
• Venue: TD Garden

Betting Odds

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

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Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview

On January 15, 2024, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Boston Celtics in a highly anticipated matchup at TD Garden, set to tip off at 7:30 PM ET. Both teams are enjoying solid seasons, with the Celtics sitting at 32-14 and the Rockets at 30-14. However, the Rockets will be challenged as they travel cross-country for this road game, which could impact their performance.

Boston enters this contest as a favorite, with a spread of Celtics -6.5 and a moneyline of -270, reflecting an implied win probability of 71%. Meanwhile, the Rockets, despite their impressive record of winning 28 of their last 40 games, are seen as underdogs with a moneyline of +230, giving them an implied win probability of 29%. Their recent upset victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, where they won 135-131 as 4.5-point underdogs, showcases their potential to surprise.

The Celtics are also riding a wave of momentum, having won 27 of their last 40 games, including a convincing 122-107 win against the Dallas Mavericks in their previous outing. With both teams playing well lately, this matchup promises to be competitive.

For those interested in player prop betting, Jaylen Brown’s Points and Rebounds have garnered attention, with the prop total moving from Over 25.5 Points and Rebounds (-125) to Over 27.5 (-110). Sharp bettors appear to be leaning towards the Over, indicating confidence in Brown's performance.

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Houston Rockets 108.66 vs Boston Celtics 115.97

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