The Celtics will play the Rockets on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets set for Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 95.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 11-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 12-5 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 4th (119.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 11th averaging 112.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.9 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 23rd in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 106.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 5-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 7-1 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 24-9 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 22-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The Boston Celtics set sail for Houston...
The fans in the Rockets' arena be rowdy and fierce...
The Celtics stand at 24-9 overall, while the Rockets be 22-11...
Boston holds a 5-1 division record, while Houston be 7-1...
Average points per game be Celtics 119.6, Rockets 112.9...
See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below... Let the battle begin! Argh!
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 -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Rockets
1/03/25 8:10pm EST | -3.5 -115+3.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Celtics
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/03/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -115112.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
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Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -15012.5 u +110Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -14021.5 u +105Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
Jeff Green
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u +100Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
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Luke Kornet
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +115Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1555.5 u +115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12036.5 u -110Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -13027.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 44.5 o -12044.5 u -110Bet |
Jeff Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o +11521.5 u -150Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at HOU 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 26 | 10 | 0.722 | +5.5 | 13-6 | 13-4 | 5-1 | 22-7 | 118.5 | 108.3 | +10.2 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Houston Rockets | 22 | 12 | 0.647 | +8.5 | 12-6 | 10-6 | 7-1 | 14-8 | 112.1 | 106.4 | +5.7 | L1 | 6-4 |
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 | +225 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 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 Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 8:10 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.
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