The Celtics will play the Rockets on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:11 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 Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 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 97.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 96.67. 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 16-10 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 17-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 14th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 14th, averaging 116.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.9 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 27th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 7-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 6-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 32-18 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 31-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Celtics sail into Houston for a battle...
Excitement brews in the Rockets' den as tip-off nears...
Boston stands at 32-18, while Houston sits at 31-17...
Celtics lead the Atlantic, Rockets tread water in the Southwest...
Review stats and place yer bets at our top sportsbooks...
Prop bets abound, so brace yerselves for a showdown on Wednesday...
Best Celtics at Rockets Odds
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| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -7 -114 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Boston Celtics are +7 -120 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 207.5 -115 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 207.5 -120 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -295 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Boston Celtics are the +215 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Rockets
2/04/26 8:11pm EST | +7 -120-7 -114 |
Underdog Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A +7 Boston Celtics underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 7. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $87.72 at -114 odds.
A -7 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 7. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Celtics
Rockets
2/04/26 8:11pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 34 | 19 | 0.642 | +6.0 | 17-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 23-13 | 115.1 | 108.4 | +6.7 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 19 | 0.627 | +7.0 | 17-6 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 18-15 | 115.1 | 110.0 | +5.1 | W1 | 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|
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| Celtics | +1500 Bet | +1600 Bet |
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| Rockets | +1800 Bet | +2200 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 Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 at 8:11 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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