Boston Celtics (5-1) at Houston Rockets (6-1): prediction and pick

Houston Rockets are favored at 64% to win (HOU -5.5). Our predicted score is Boston Celtics 107, Houston Rockets 112, against a betting total of 218.5. Houston Rockets come in hot, 4-1 in their last 5. Boston Celtics come in hot, 5-0 in their last 5. Houston Rockets have 1 player listed out or doubtful, and Boston Celtics have 2 players listed out or doubtful. Check the final injury report before betting.

Fair odds: Boston Celtics +175, Houston Rockets -175. Built from the betting line with the sportsbook's cut removed.

Predicted score: Boston Celtics 107, Houston Rockets 112

Spread: HOU -5.5

Total: 218.5

Moneyline: Boston Celtics +164, Houston Rockets -198

DraftKings line. Shop around, prices differ by book.

• Houston Rockets: 4-1 in the last 5 (W L W W W, most recent first)
• Boston Celtics: 5-0 in the last 5 (W W W W W, most recent first)

Houston Rockets: Clint Capela (Day-To-Day), Reed Sheppard (Day-To-Day), Steven Adams (Out)

Boston Celtics: Mitchell Robinson (Out), Devin Carter (Out)

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