The Celtics will play the Rockets on Sunday, January 21st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 90.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 12-9 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 16-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 4th (120.4) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 22nd, averaging 112.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.7 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 11-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 7-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 32-10 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 20-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Celtics set sail to face the Rockets in Houston... Prepare for a high-octane clash at the Rockets' raucous venue... With a 32-10 record, the Celtics are a formidable force... The Rockets, with a 20-21 overall standing, are no slouch either...
In the Eastern Atlantic Division, the Celtics have been dominant... Their 11-1 record speaks volumes about their prowess... The Rockets, in the Western Southwest Division, have a respectable 7-2 record...
Points will be a-plenty in this battle on Sunday... The Celtics have been averaging 120.4 points per game... While the Rockets are close behind, averaging 112.6 points per game...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing your bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best odds for this game... From point spreads to totals and moneylines, they have it all...
And if you're searching for a little extra excitement, we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Will there be a buzzer-beater? Who will hit the most three-pointers? The opportunities are endless...
So gather round, ye basketball enthusiasts, for a clash of titans... The Celtics versus the Rockets, a contest not to be missed... Arrr, it's gonna be a game for the ages!
Best Celtics at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -11.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +11.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -750 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Rockets
1/21/24 7:10pm EST | -11.5 -115+11.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Celtics
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/21/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 119.5 o -120119.5 u -105Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 106.5 o -120106.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
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Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 39.5 o -10539.5 u -130Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -120Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 33.5 o -10533.5 u -125Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 42.5 o -11042.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/21/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Boston Celtics & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +240 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6600 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.