The Rockets will play the Celtics on Monday, January 27th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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 Houston Rockets and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Monday, January 27th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 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 Houston Rockets come to this game with a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 97.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 15-6 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 15-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 13th (114.2) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 4th, averaging 117.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.4 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 23rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 108.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-1 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 30-14 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 32-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! Get ready for a clash of titans...
The Houston Rockets face off against the Boston Celtics in a battle...
Both teams have impressive records...it's sure to be a fierce competition...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer...
The Celtics' high-scoring offense will challenge the Rockets...may the best team prevail!
Best Rockets at Celtics 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 -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Celtics
1/27/25 7:40pm EST | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Rockets
Celtics
Game to Overtime
1/27/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 107.5 o -118107.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o +12020.5 u -160Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u +100Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o +11011.5 u -145Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -135Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 34.5 o +10534.5 u -140Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -13029.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 39.5 o -12539.5 u -105Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -130Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/27/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 15 | 0.700 | +5.5 | 16-9 | 19-6 | 6-2 | 25-9 | 117.3 | 108.5 | +8.8 | W3 | 7-3 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 17 | 0.653 | +8.0 | 15-8 | 17-8 | 9-2 | 19-10 | 113.7 | 108.8 | +4.9 | L3 | 5-5 |
Houston Rockets & Boston Celtics 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.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Boston Celtics 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 Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics 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 Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 7:40 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 Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics 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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