Several NBA games are scheduled for the last week of 2022, with the Rockets vs Celtics matchup scheduled for Tuesday, December 27. There are many differences between both teams, but the first one stands out clearly: the Celtics are the better team overall, while the Rockets are the weakest team in the Western Conference.
The two squads have already met twice this season, and both times the victory went to Boston. However, nothing is set in stone, and the Houstonians can still pull off an upset. Check out the most complete information in the Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics preview here, at JefeBet, and find out what the betting odds available are.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics NBA Regular Season Game on December 27, 2022
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.
- When: Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 7:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Houston Rockets
- Season record: 9-23
- DraftKings Spread: [To be determined]
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The Houston Rockets slumped and are currently showing no improvement whatsoever. In fact, their problems have been present throughout the campaign, so it is no coincidence that they have the second-highest number of defeats in the season. Thanks to this same record, they are in last place in the Western Conference.
Prior to playing the Celtics, they must play the Chicago Bulls in an effort to break their losing streak and give themselves a chance against the season’s top club.
Betting on the Boston Celtics
- Season record: 24-10
- DraftKings Spread: [To be determined]
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The Boston Celtics have been a class act so far this season and are the top team with a 24-10 record after 34 games played. They lead the Eastern Conference, where they have proven to be a points machine, registering 4036 points scored.
They had a hard patch a few days ago, as they lost twice to the Indiana Pacers and once to the Orlando Magic, but those defeats are now in the past: they have won their last two games against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Beating the Rockets doesn’t seem to be a difficult assignment (on paper) after defeating the Bucks by a score of 139-118.
JefeBet Prediction
Based on their victories in the last two meetings between these two teams this season, the Boston Celtics are the betting favorite to win this game. Boston has also won both of its recent home games, and with the Rockets playing at a very low level, there is little chance that they won’t add one more victory.
Prediction: Boston Celtics win by 10 points.
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