Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets | NBA Predictions and Picks Today For 1/3/25

The Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets meet tonight in a critical non-conference matchup with this being the first road game for Boston in 11 days.

Here’s a breakdown of the game, including predictions and top betting picks from The GoldSheet.

NBA Game Details

Celtics Recent Performance

Boston has won seven of the last eight meetings, going 6-2 against the spread. Six of the last seven meetings have stayed under the total.

Boston is on the second leg of a back-to-back after a narrow three-point win in Minnesota on Thursday. Neither Kristaps Porzingis nor Jaylen Brown played in yesterday’s contest and both are listed as questionable to return on Friday.

The Timberwolves went 21-of-39 (54-percent) from three-point range yesterday, and Boston was still able to pull away thanks to a 34-16 outburst in the second quarter.

Rockets Recent Performance

Houston did not play last night, so the Rockets have had an extra day to rest and prep for this one. Houston is coming off a 110-99 home win over Dallas on New Year’s Day. 

Celtics vs Rockets Betting Predictions and Picks

Rockets +2.5 (-105)

The Rockets lead the league in rebounding rate this season, which is a big reason why we want to give the nod to Houston in this one.

Boston shoots (by far) the most three-point attempts per game in the NBA. Missed three-pointers create long rebounds and second-chance opportunities. No team is better equipped to shut that down than Houston.

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