In Monday’s game from Boston, All-Star guard Jaylen Brown (right hamstring strain) is likely to return for the Celtics after a multi-game absence, as is big man Robert Williams III (left knee tendinopathy). That’s a tough formula for the visiting Houston Rockets, who are currently on a 14-game losing streak and have yet to win on the road this season.
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Monday’s game, which concludes a four-game road trip for the young and reeling Rockets (1-15), tips off at 6:30 p.m. CT and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.
The good news for Houston is that they played much more competitively on Saturday in New York, and rookie Jalen Green had the best game of his career against the Celtics last month in Houston. That could offer hope for the Rockets to beat a large spread number, but actually walking out of TD Garden with a win feels like a very tall order.
Rockets at Celtics notable injuries:
Boston lists Brown and Williams as probable to play, as are Dennis Schroder (left ankle sprain) and Romeo Langford (left ankle sprain).
Kevin Porter Jr. has missed the last two games for the Rockets due to a left thigh contusion, and he has the same “questionable” designation heading into Monday. Otherwise, Houston’s injury report is clean. If Porter is again sidelined, veteran Eric Gordon would start in his place.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)
- Point spread: Celtics -11.5
- Money line: Rockets +570 / Celtics -900
- Over-under: 214.5
Advice and prediction
Despite Saturday’s improved showing, Houston has fallen short of the spread number in six of its last seven games, and Boston has an All-Star returning to its backcourt. The Rockets are likely weary at the end of a long road trip and may not have their starting point guard available. On paper, this has all the makings of a lopsided game in favor of the home team.
Prediction: Celtics 111, Rockets 98
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