Teams have played 33 matches before this match. Boston was stronger 14 times and Houston scored 19 victories. When making a prediction for the match between Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets, you should pay attention to the fact that the last four games ended in favor of the Celtics.
Boston Celtics
Boston has won their last two games. The Celtics defeated Minnesota (121:109) and the main rival in the fight for first place in the Eastern Conference Milwaukee (139:118) on their court. However, before that there were three defeats in a row. The team from Massachusetts lost twice at home to Orlando (117:109, 92:95) and Indiana (112:117). The leader of the East is approaching the game with a team from Texas with a combat lineup. All leaders are healthy and eager to fight, including the best in points and rebounds Jason Tatum.
Houston Rockets
Houston, which has 10 wins and 23 losses, dangles at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. On December 27th, the Rockets, unexpectedly for everyone, outplayed the Bulls on the road with a large score (133:118). However, before that there was a series of five defeats. The team of Steven Silas, among other things, lost at home to the same loser of the season, San Antonio (105:124). Only Je’Shon Tate is in the team’s infirmary. The 27-year-old small forward has been in the starting lineup in two out of three games this season. According to the coach, the basketball player should recover from an ankle injury very soon.
Prediction
Our expert pick:
In two face-to-face meetings last season, teams failed to overcome the mark of 220 points. However, this time the game should go according to a different scenario. Houston is not doing well in the current championship. Well, Boston shows quite productive basketball on its site. The Celtics average 123 points in home games. Our prediction is for Celtic's total over 121.5 points, including overtime for 1.75. Houston has already used up its quota of wins in December. Only a miracle can help the Texas team take three points out of Boston. Especially in the upcoming game they will have to confront one of the favorites to win the championship. The Rockets last defeated the Celtics two years ago at home. This time, Joe Mazzulla's team, with the support of their fans, should achieve a confident victory. Our prediction is a victory for Boston with a handicap (-15.5) for 2.01. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.75. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
