Rockets vs Celtics Picks and Prediction – 1/28/2025

In Monday night NBA action, the Houston Rockets will invade TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (30-14) have won eight of their last ten games and are tied with Memphis for second place in the Western Conference standings. On Saturday, Houston shot 55 percent from the field and held on down the stretch to earn a 135-131 road victory against Cleveland. 

Alperen Sengin and Jalen Green led six Houston players in double figures with 26 points each on a combined 16-for-33 shooting. Amen Thompson contributed 23 points, 14 rebounds, and ten assists. Fred VanVleet added 20 points and six assists for the Rockets, who improved to 15-6 on the road. 

The Boston Celtics have won 15 of their first 23 home games and trail Cleveland by 4.5 games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics (32-14) are tied for third in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117.3 points per contest. On Saturday, Boston outscored Dallas by 14 points during the second quarter of a 122-107 road triumph. 

All-five Boston starters scored in double figures and were led by All-Star F Jayson Tatum with 24 points (8-22 FG). Derrick White contributed 23 points, four rebounds, and four assists. All-Star G Jaylen Brown added 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for the Hawks. 

Houston F Jabari Smith Jr. will not have surgery on his fractured left hand and hopes to return next month. These two teams rank in the top six of the league in defensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Rockets to pull off the upset on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 111-107.