Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets 3/13/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
On Monday, the Boston Celtics will aim for their third straight victory as they take on the Houston Rockets.
Boston boasts an impressive record of 47-21 and currently sits atop the Atlantic division, two games ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Celtics are also second in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Milwaukee Bucks by only 1 ½ games.
In their most recent outing, Boston secured a 134-125 victory over the Atlanta Hawks thanks in large part to the stellar performance of Jayson Tatum, who scored 34 points.
Tatum has been leading the charge for Boston this season, averaging 30.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
Marcus Smart has been facilitating the offense with an average of 6.5 assists per game, while Jaylen Brown has been contributing an average of 26.3 points per game.
Overall, the Celtics have been a potent offensive force, scoring an average of 117.9 points per game while shooting 47.4% from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc.
- Boston is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 matches with the Rockets.
- The Boston Celtics are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Houston.
- The Celtics are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
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Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Predictions 3/13/2023
The Houston Rockets hope to end their three-game losing streak as they host the Boston Celtics on Monday.
Houston currently sits at the bottom of the Southwest division with a record of 15-52, trailing the division-leading Memphis Grizzlies by a whopping 25 and a half games.
With their playoff hopes long gone, the Rockets suffered a 119-111 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Jabari Smith Jr. was the leading scorer for Houston with 21 points.
Jalen Green is the top scorer for the Rockets, averaging 21.7 points per game, while Kevin Porter Jr. is the second-leading scorer and assists leader with 18.5 points and 5.7 assists per game, respectively.
Alperen Sengun is the top rebounder for Houston, averaging 8.7 rebounds per game. On average, the Rockets score 110.3 points per game while shooting 45.4% overall and 32.9% from beyond the arc.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 8 meetings with the Celtics.
- The Houston Rockets are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games at home.
- The total remained UNDER in 13 of Houston’s last 17 games at home against Boston.
Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets. The NBA pick for this game is the Boston Celtics. As per the latest predictions, the Boston Celtics are expected to clinch a road victory against the Houston Rockets on Monday.
However, the most favorable bet for this game is the OVER. In nine of Boston’s last 13 games and four of Houston’s last five, the OVER has proven to be a winning bet.
Boston has been averaging 117.9 points per game, making them fourth in the NBA in scoring, and ranks sixth in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 37.8%.
Houston has been struggling in defense, allowing an average of 118.5 points per game, placing them at 28th in the NBA. The final score prediction is Boston Celtics winning, with a projected total score of OVER 127-115.
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Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets 3/13/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023
TV: ATSW
NBA Odds: Chicago Bulls -7
NBA Totals: 225.5