Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets Betting Prediction 02/11/20

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The Houston Rockets (33-20) and their phenomenal offense will be 3-point favorites when they welcome the Boston Celtics (37-15) and their exceptional defense. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 231.5 points and it can be seen on TNT at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets Betting Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last contest. The Celtics (1.5-point favorites) beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 112-111, while the Rockets (3-point favorites) were defeated by the Utah Jazz, 114-113. The Boston game finished 4 points over the projected point total of 219, while the Houston game finished 6 points under the projected point total of 233.

Boston played a nearly perfect game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 30.4 (above their season average of 23.8) and a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 11.7). Oklahoma City put up marks of 23.5 and 9.2, respectively, for those same stats. Houston, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 5.6 (better than their season average of 12.1). James Harden played well for Houston, accumulating 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to his second triple-double this year. Jayson Tatum, meanwhile was a key piece for Boston with 26 points and 11 rebounds.

The Rockets dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Houston won 115-104. Houston launched 51 three pointers, making 21 of them (41.2 percent). Boston was, meanwhile, 8-28 (28.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

A little over half of the Celtics’ games have finished under the total. Boston holds records of 37-15 straight up (SU) and 31-20-1 against the spread (ATS).

Rockets games have a tendency to go under the O/U total (56.6 percent). Additionally, Houston is 33-20 SU and 26-27 ATS.

The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Houston (fourth in the league with an offensive efficiency of 111.4) takes on the top-notch defense of Boston (third in the league with a defensive efficiency of 104.3).

Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Celtics, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Celtics average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. The Rockets rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
  • Boston averages 15.1 fast break points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Houston ranks 28th in fast break points allowed per game (15.4).
  • The Celtics average 18.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. The Rockets rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5).
  • Boston ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (43.8) while Houston ranks 26th (46.8).
  • Boston ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Houston ranks 15th (7.8).
  • The Celtics rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.6) while the Rockets rank 25th (25.7).
  • The Rockets rank first in three pointers attempted per game (43.8) while the Celtics rank 15th (33.8).
  • Boston ranks 14th in second chance points per game (13.1) while Houston ranks 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
  • Boston ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (42.9) while Houston ranks 22nd (51.4).
  • Boston is 12-2 when they allow below 100 points, while Houston is 3-0.
  • The Rockets are 33-17 when they score over 100 points, while the Celtics are 36-9.
  • Houston is 13-13 ATS at home, while Boston is 15-9-1 ATS on the road.
  • In 25 road games, the Celtics have 15 unders and 10 overs.
  • In 26 home games, the Rockets have 13 overs and 13 unders.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Boston and Houston are both 3-2 ATS.
  • The Celtics have 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games, while the Rockets have 4 unders and 1 over
  • The Celtics’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 7.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 113.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 114.2 points per game (0.4 below their season average).