Victor Oladipo and the Houston Rockets visit Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Friday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBC Sports Boston and AT&T SportsNet Southwest.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Celtics -11.5
- Money line: Celtics -750 / Rockets +525
- Over-under: 222.5
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Advice and prediction
The Celtics will be welcoming a visit from a 13-win team, as Brad Stevens’ team is mired in a run of mediocre play, with seven losses in their last ten games. The Rockets won’t be a pushover, though. With Christian Wood back in the lineup, Houston has been a tougher out for many teams. On Wednesday, the Rockets built an 18-point lead over the East-leading Brooklyn Nets before eventually falling behind.
Boston last played the Rockets on March 14th, and blew out Houston 134-107. I don’t feel great about laying double-digits with this Celtics team, but the Rockets are overmatched and on the road. We should see a similar result, but the Celtics are going to have to play hard throughout the game – something this team has struggled with – to avoid a Rockets backdoor cover. Take the Celtics -11.5.
Prediction: Celtics 121, Rockets 106
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