Rockets vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 4, 2025, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 3, 2025, 3:36AM
The Houston Rockets will sqaure off with the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Toyota Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Celtics team that includes Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Houston vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 65% chance of beating the Rockets at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $2.45, Celtics $1.59
- Line: Rockets +4 ($1.91), Celtics -4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 221 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $2.45 and the Celtics at $1.59.
The Rockets are 4-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Celtics (-4) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 221-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.59 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics -4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 221 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Rockets vs Celtics predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Celtics at Toyota Center on Saturday is the Celtics prevailing 113-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Boston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Rockets vs Celtics: Player Props
Looking for Boston vs Houston player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jalen Green is expected to lead the Rockets with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 22 | 6 | 4 |
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 10 | 5 |
| Fred VanVleet | 19 | 5 | 7 |
| Dillon Brooks | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Cam Whitmore | 13 | 5 | 1 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 23 | 9 | 5 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| Payton Pritchard | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 13 | 5 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Boston game.
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Rockets vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Celtics at Toyota Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Saturday 4 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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