Celtics vs. Rockets Picks & Best Bets 3rd Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Houston Rockets will face the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Friday at Toyota Center, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet are expected to lead the way for the Rockets, while the Celtics have Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Celtics vs. Rockets bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 113-108.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Celtics vs. Rockets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Rockets picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Rockets Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 3rd, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center
- Spread: Celtics -4 / Rockets +4
- Moneyline: Celtics -166 / Rockets +158
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221.5 Points (-110/-108)
Celtics -4 @ -112 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Celtics have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 48%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -112.
Total Points Over 221.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% likelihood of the 221.5-point total going over.
Celtics vs. Rockets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -166 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Houston Rockets are available at +158 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 65% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Celtics present the best betting value, with the odds of -166 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 2.9%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Rockets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Celtics vs. Rockets matchup.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 23 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Derrick White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Payton Pritchard | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Jrue Holiday | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Jayson Tatum Under 3.5 3-Pointers (+120)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum Under 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Celtics is on Jayson Tatum to record under 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the +120 odds offered by FanDuel.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 22 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Alperen Sengun | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
Fred VanVleet | 19 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Dillon Brooks | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Cam Whitmore | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Cam Whitmore Under 16.5 Points Scored (-108)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cam Whitmore Under 16.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -108 |
- Our best prop bet for the Rockets is on Cam Whitmore to score under 16.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 13 points, giving us an edge of 5.0% on the -108 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Celtics vs. Rockets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Celtics vs. Rockets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Jrue Holiday Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jrue Holiday has recorded at least one steal in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of -180 (64% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Jrue Holiday Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jrue Holiday has recorded at least one block in 7 of his last 14 games (50%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of +185 (35%), available at Bet365.
Jalen Green Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Jalen Green has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 11 of his last 14 games (79%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -154 (61%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jayson Tatum of the Celtics to knock down under 3.5 three-pointers, with an edge of 11.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Celtics -4 to cover.
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