Rockets vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 27th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
- NBA Odds
The Boston Celtics will meet the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Monday at TD Garden, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown are expected to lead the way for the Celtics, while the Rockets have Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Rockets vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Celtics will likely defeat the Rockets with a projected final score of 113-107.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Celtics picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Celtics Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, January 27th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: Rockets +6 / Celtics -6
- Moneyline: Rockets +198 / Celtics -225
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221.5 Points (-105/-110)
Celtics -6 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Rockets and Celtics have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Celtics -6 due to DraftKings Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 221.5 @ -105 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 -105.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance that the total will go over 221.5 points.
Rockets vs. Celtics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +198 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Boston Celtics are available at -225 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 71% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Celtics present the best betting value, with the odds of -225 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 1.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Celtics
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Rockets vs. Celtics game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 20 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 18 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Amen Thompson | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Dillon Brooks | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Fred VanVleet Over 3.5 Rebounds (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet Over 3.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Fred VanVleet to record over 3.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 8.8% on the +110 odds offered by DraftKings.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 23 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 19 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Jrue Holiday Over 11.5 Points Scored (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday Over 11.5 Points Scored | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Jrue Holiday to score over 11.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 13 points, giving us an edge of 5.3% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
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.
Rockets vs. Celtics Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Rockets vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Green Over 2.5 Total Assists
Jalen Green has recorded more than 2.5 assists in 8 of his last 10 games (80% success rate). You can bet on him to go over 2.5 assists again at odds of -120 (55% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Derrick White Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Derrick White has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 11 of his last 18 games (61%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +100 (50%), available at Bet365.
Derrick White Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Derrick White has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can wager on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of -110 (52%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Fred VanVleet of the Rockets to record over 3.5 rebounds, with a projection of 5 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Celtics -6 to cover.
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