The Boston Celtics (32-18) and Houston Rockets (31-17) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Rockets are 7-point favorites over the Celtics on the spread (Rockets -7), with the over/under set at 210.5 total points. Houston is a -250 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Boston is +205 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Rockets predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, February 4.
Celtics vs Rockets Prediction, Picks
- Celtics vs Rockets pick: Rockets Moneyline / Payton Prtichard 15+ Points (+160)
My Celtics vs Rockets best bet is a same game parlay combining Houston moneyline and Payton Pritchard to score 15+ points for a payout of +160. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Rockets Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7 -110 | 210.5 -110o / -110u | +205 |
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7 -110 | 210.5 -110o / -110u | -250 |
Celtics vs Rockets NBA Preview
The Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets will clash from the Lone Star State tonight.
Boston enters the game coming off a dominant win over the Mavericks last night.
The win improved the Celtics' record to 32-18, placing them second in the Eastern Conference.
Jaylen Brown leads the team with 29.5 points per game.
Houston enters the contest with a record of 31-17.
The Rockets start the game in fourth place in the West, trailing the first-place Thunder by 7.5 games.
Kevin Durant leads Houston with 26.2 points per game.
Celtics vs Rockets Predictions, Betting Analysis
Rockets Moneyline
I love this spot at home for Houston tonight.
The Celtics come into the contest after playing last night, which will play a factor in this game.
The Rockets have been one of the best home teams in the NBA this season (17-4 SU).
Payton Pritchard 15+ Points
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Payton Pritchard has enjoyed the best campaign of his career this season, seeing an expanded role in the offense with Tatum out of the lineup.
Pritchard has averaged 16.9 points per game on the year.
Our Action Pro Report projects him for 17.7 points against the Rockets tonight.
Celtics vs Rockets Parlay Picks
- Rockets Moneyline
- Payton Pritchard 15+ Points
Parlay Payout: +160
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
The first leg of my Rockets vs Celtics same game parlay is on Houston moneyline at -250.
Over/Under
The second leg of my parlay is on Payton Pritchard to score 15+ points.
Rockets vs Celtics Betting Trends
