The Houston Rockets will continue their 2021-22 regular season when Boston visits on Sunday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ve got the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 6 p.m. Central and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.
Boston enters winless on the season and is coming off Friday’s 32-point thrashing at Toronto. Meanwhile, Houston enters Sunday’s game with momentum after a dominant 33-point win over Oklahoma City.
Yet, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, there’s a reason why the Celtics were seen by most analysts as a probable playoff team entering the season. Similarly, after finishing with the NBA’s worst record last season, expectations are minimal for the young and rebuilding Rockets. Sunday might be where the pendulum swings back for both teams, or it could perhaps represent the start of an early-season trend.
Celtics at Rockets lineups, notable injuries:
For the Rockets, John Wall (out) is the only name listed on the team’s injury/status report. The five-time All-Star is sitting out as part of a mutually agreed-upon plan not to play this season.
For Boston, Brown is listed as questionable with left patella tendinopathy, which could potentially lead to a very impactful absence.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Celtics -5.5
- Money line: Rockets +190 / Celtics -240
- Over-under: 222.5 points
Advice and prediction
Boston has a veteran-laden roster that should be focused after Friday’s blowout loss and looking to make amends. Houston is one of the NBA’s youngest teams, and handling success can be a challenge for young players. We’ll take Tatum and the Celtics to bounce back on Sunday.
Prediction: Celtics 114, Rockets 106
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