The Rockets will play the Celtics on Saturday, January 13th, 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 Houston Rockets and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Saturday, January 13th, 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 Houston Rockets come to this game with a 92.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 98.67. 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 4-12 away team record. They now rank 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 18-0 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 1st in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 22nd (112.6) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 5th, averaging 120.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.5 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 7-2 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 10-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 19-18 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 29-9 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Houston Rockets be settin' sail to battle the Boston Celtics...Avast! The Celtics' venue be buzzin' with excitement for this epic showdown...The Rockets hold a 19-18 overall standin' this season, while the Celtics boast a mighty 29-9 record...Houston scurvy dogs have a 7-2 division record in the Western Southwest Division...The Celtics, on the other hand, be holdin' a powerful 10-1 division record in the Eastern Atlantic Division...The Rockets be averagin' 112.6 points per game, but the Celtics be plunderin' 120.8 points...Be sure to review each team's performance stats before ye wager...Arrr, our preferred sportsbooks offer best point spreads, totals, and moneylines...We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below, me hearties...
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 -15 -110 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Houston Rockets are +15.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228 -109 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +850 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Celtics
1/13/24 7:10pm EST | +15.5 -115-15.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +15.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -15.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Rockets
Celtics
Game to Overtime
1/13/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 105.5 o -115105.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 33.5 o -12533.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Derrick White
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -110Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -115Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -120Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
HOU at BOS 1/13/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1106.5 u -150Bet |
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 |
Houston Rockets & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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Houston Rockets Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Houston Rockets YR: futures available
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Celtics | +140 Bet | +120 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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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.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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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.
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