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The Houston Rockets (22-11) are only 2-point underdogs against the Boston Celtics (25-9) at Toyota Center on Friday, January 3, 2025. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Rockets Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Rockets 113, Celtics 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (+109)
- Total Pick: Over 220.5 (computer predicts 224.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (+2)
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Recent Celtics vs. Rockets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2024 | Celtics | -11.5 | 226.5 | -692 | +491 | 116-107 BOS |
| 1/13/2024 | Celtics | -14.5 | 226.5 | -1233 | +760 | 145-113 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston's ATS record is 14-20-0 this season.
- The Celtics have a 14-19 record against the spread this season when favored by 2 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 16 of Boston's 33 games with a set total.
- This season, the Celtics have been favored 33 times and won 25, or 75.8%, of those games.
- This season, Boston has won 25 of its 33 games, or 75.8%, when favored by at least -130 on the moneyline.
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 20-13-0 record against the spread.
- The Rockets are 4-2 against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or more this season.
- Houston's games have gone over the point total 16 out of 33 times (48.5%).
- The Rockets have won four of the eight games they were the moneyline underdog this season (50%).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +109 or longer, Houston has a record of 3-3 (50%).
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Celtics vs. Rockets Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Ankle),
Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Shoulder)
Rockets
Rockets:
Jae'Sean Tate: Questionable (Illness),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Rest),
Jock Landale: Questionable (Knee)
Celtics vs. Rockets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 3, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SCHN and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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