Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics NBA Basketball 2025 Betting Tips - Celtics to take the season sweep against the Rockets

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Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics expert tips for Tuesday, 28th January
Tip-off is at 10:30 AM AEDT at TD Garden, Boston
Boston Celtics expected to win against Houston Rockets at home.
Key absence of Jabari Smith Jr. impacts Rockets' defense.
Betting tip: Celtics to cover line; Porzingis to hit 3-pointers.

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The Boston Celtics mascot "Lucky" the Leprechaun waves a Boston Celtics flag. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics NBA Basketball 2025 Betting Tips

Boston will take the victory at home against the high flying Houston Rockets this Tuesday (Australian Time).

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics NBA Basketball 2025 Betting Tips
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2024-25 Match Results:
2023-24 Season Series:
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The Southwest Division leaders Houston Rockets head to the Northeast for a clash with the Boston Celtics who also lead their Atlantic division. The Celtics won their earlier January meeting by 25 points in Houston and now return home after a strong West Coast road trip.

The Rockets are coming off two hard-fought wins over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the absence of forward Jabari Smith Jr. could pose a challenge against Boston’s dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Boston have won 8 of the last 10 between these two teams while also going 7-3 ATS in the same span. The Celtics are ranked higher in most offensive and defensive stats save for rebounding. But that shouldn’t stop them from taking the win at home.

Get on the Celtics to cover the line with Kristaps Porzingis going over his 3pt shooting numbers for the game.

Houston’s Recent Surge: The Rockets claimed back-to-back wins over the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers, including a 135-131 road victory as 4.5-point underdogs.
Boston’s Homecoming: The Celtics return home after a 3-1 West Coast trip, where they defeated the Warriors, Clippers, and Mavericks. They are just 4.5 games behind the Cavaliers for the top spot in the East.
Injury Impact: Houston will be without Jabari Smith Jr., their versatile forward and key defender. Meanwhile, Boston lists Derrick White and Al Horford as game-time decisions.
Offensive and Defensive Balance: The Celtics rank 4th in scoring (117.3 PPG) and 5th in defense (108.3 PPG allowed), while the Rockets are 13th offensively (114.2 PPG) and 6th defensively (108.4 PPG allowed).

Head to Head

2024-25 Match Results:

Jan 3rd 25: Houston 86-109 Boston

2023-24 Season Series:

Boston won the series 2-0

Houston Rockets Form

The Rockets are riding high after consecutive wins over the Cavaliers, showcasing a balanced scoring attack. Four players scored 20+ points in their most recent victory, led by Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green with 26 apiece.

Green, the team’s leading scorer (21.4 PPG), also had 27 points in their earlier loss to Boston. Sengun continues to dominate inside with 19.3 PPG, 10.3 RPG, and 5.0 APG. Fred Van Vleet (15.4 PPG, 5.9 APG) and Amen Thompson (13.2 PPG, 8.1 RPG) have also stepped up, but Jabari Smith Jr.’s absence could hurt their ability to match up defensively against Boston’s forwards.

Houston’s defense remains a strength, allowing just 108.4 PPG (6th in the league), but inconsistency remains an issue after recent losses to the Pistons and Kings.

Houston Rockets Team News

Jabari Smith Jr. is out for this one with Cam Whitmore also questionable with an illness.

Boston Celtics Form

The Celtics return home after an impressive West Coast road trip, winning three of four games, including a dominant 122-107 victory over the Mavericks. Jayson Tatum continues to lead Boston with 27.1 PPG, 9.0 RPG, and 5.4 APG, while Jaylen Brown (23.0 PPG) and Kristaps Porzingis (18.9 PPG, 7.0 RPG) provide additional scoring options. Derrick White (15.9 PPG) and Jrue Holiday round out a balanced starting five.

Boston has been one of the league’s most complete teams, ranking 4th in scoring and 5th in defense. They also dominated Houston 109-86 earlier this month, with Tatum and White leading the way. The Celtics are well-rested after a successful road trip and will look to build on their momentum back at home.