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Our Celtics vs. Rockets predictions include win probabilities, the latest odds, and player projections.
The Houston Rockets are favored to beat the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center on Monday (8:30 PM ET), according to Dimers' NBA model.
Our Celtics vs. Rockets prediction gives Houston a 67.6% chance of winning, and the latest odds suggest there's betting value on the Rockets moneyline, too.
Celtics vs. Rockets key predictions
- Predicted score: Rockets 112-106 Celtics
- Rockets win probability: 67.6%
- Celtics win probability: 32.4%
- Rockets -5.5 spread: 50.3% cover probability
- Over 218.5 points: 51.0% probability
Our NBA predictions project each team's score based on player performance, expected minutes, matchups, availability, and home-court advantage.
We calculate win, spread, and total probabilities from these projections, comparing them against current odds to find betting value.
Celtics vs. Rockets odds
Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets we track.
- Celtics moneyline: 37¢ (Novig)
- Rockets moneyline: 64¢ (Novig)
- Celtics +5.5: 52¢ (Polymarket)
- Rockets -5.5: 48¢ (Novig)
- Over 218.5 points: 51¢ (Novig)
- Under 218.5 points: 50¢ (Novig)
Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.
Celtics vs. Rockets pick: Rockets moneyline (64¢)
Our model makes the Rockets the likelier winner, and our best value bet is the Rockets moneyline at 64¢ on Novig, too.
Those odds give the Rockets an implied win probability of 64.0%, while our model puts it at 67.6%.
That's a 3.5% edge (accounting for rounding), the largest across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets for this game.
Celtics vs. Rockets player projections
Dimers' NBA player projections cover points, rebounds, assists, and more, accounting for recent performance, expected minutes, lineup changes, and defensive matchups.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum leads the scoring projections for this matchup with 25.8 points, plus 8 rebounds and 6.7 assists. The Rockets have three players among the top five projected scorers, compared to the Celtics' two.
Top 5 projected scorers
- Jayson Tatum (Celtics): 25.8 points
- Kevin Durant (Rockets): 21.3
- Paul George (Celtics): 17.9
- Alperen Sengun (Rockets): 17.2
- Amen Thompson (Rockets): 15.1
Projections are estimates, not betting recommendations. Compare them with available odds to judge value.
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Celtics vs. Rockets game details
- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Venue: Toyota Center
About this prediction
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Predictions are estimates, not guarantees, and can change as new information comes in, such as injury news or lineup changes. Learn how our predictions work.
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