Rockets vs Celtics Monday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
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The Houston Rockets face the Boston Celtics tonight. Get SportsGrid’s NBA predictions and best bets for the game!
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Rockets vs Celtics
- Location: TD Garden (Boston) | Date: Monday, Jan. 27
- Where to Watch: Space City Network, NBC Sports Boston | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Spread: Celtics -6.5, Moneyline: Celtics -260, Total: 222
Rockets vs Celtics Best Bet: Rockets +6.5
Don’t get fooled by a result earlier this year that saw the Celtics blow out the Rockets. The Rockets have been great at covering the number as a road underdog this season and have posted a 5-2-1 record in such matchups. On the other end of the spectrum, the Celtics have been abysmal at covering as a home favorite and posted an 8-15 record in those matchups. Those trends suggest we’re in for a tight game at the Garden tonight.
Rockets vs Celtics Best Total Bet: UNDER 222 (-112)
With two of the top teams in the league squaring off on Monday night, there’s value in a tight, low-scoring affair. Even in a blowout when these teams met earlier, they didn’t get all that close to this number. In a competitive game script, these defenses show up and have more stops.
Rockets Best Player Bet: Amen Thompson OVER 9.5 Rebounds (-130)
Since Amen Thompson was elevated into a starting role for the Rockets, he’s been tearing it up on the glass. Thompson averages 8.1 rebounds per game this season but has double-digit rebounds in three of his last four games. The Celtics have been in the back of the league in rebounding to this stage, which sets up for another big night on the boards for Thompson.
Celtics Best Player Bet: Kristaps Porzingis 8+ Rebounds (+115)
I suspect that in a tight game, we will see a little more action from Kristaps Porzingis. Although the rebound totals haven’t been there of late, there’s some real value in him putting together a strong showing on the glass tonight. The plus-money price tag sticks out in a matchup in which he should be utilized more.
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