The Boston Celtics (37-15) visit the Houston Rockets (33-20) at the Toyota Center Tuesday night with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.
We analyze Celtics-Rockets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Celtics at Rockets: Key injuries
Celtics
- SF Jaylen Brown (ankle): Probable
- PF Robert Williams (hip): Out
Rockets
- SG Eric Gordon (leg): Out
Celtics at Rockets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Celtics 120, Rockets 118
Moneyline (ML)
The Celtics have been the hotter team of late, but the Rockets are favored at home. That’s good for bettors, though, because it makes the Celtics an excellent value on Tuesday night.
Having won 7 in a row and 4 of their last 5 road games, the Celtics are playing excellent ball right now. The Rockets were blown out by the Suns last week and lost to the Jazz on Sunday, entering on a two-game losing skid.
Take the CELTICS (+105) at plus-money to win outright.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Celtics returns a profit of $10.50.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
It’s not often a home team with a worse record is favored over a squad that’s won seven in a row, but that’s where the Rockets find themselves. They’re 1.5-point favorites against the Celtics, the third game in a row they’ve been favored. They lost their last two as favorites, and Tuesday will make that three in a row.
The Rockets are only 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games compared to the Celtics’ 7-3 mark. On a neutral court, the Celtics would most likely be favored. Take the points and bet on BOSTON +1.5 (-106) to cover.
Over/Under (O/U)
The over/under is 232.5, which feels somewhat low for two of the best offenses in the NBA. Boston has scored at least 109 in every game on its seven-game streak, while Houston is No. 2 in scoring offense this season (118.2 ppg).
The Under is 4-1 in Houston’s last five and 7-3 in Boston’s last 10, but this game will buck that trend. Bet OVER 232.5 (-106) on Tuesday night and expect this to be a high-paced game.
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