LiontipsBoston vs. Houston. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Boston has won three of the last four games. In the January 26 meeting, the Celtics beat Dallas on the road with a score of 122:107. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Jayson Tatum, who scored 24 points, made six rebounds and three assists. Derrick White recorded 23 points, Jaylen Brown - 22, Kristaps Porzingis - 18, Jrue Holiday - 17. Joe Mazzulla team (32 wins and 14 losses) is in second place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Celtics are approaching the upcoming match with an optimal roster. All the leaders are healthy and eager to fight.
Interesting facts for betting
Boston and Houston average 221 points in head-to-head matches (statistics based on the last ten games). The Celtics have beaten the Rockets in their last three games in a row.
Estimated composition
Derrick White - Jrue Holiday - Jaylen Brown - Jayson Tatum - Kristaps Porzingis.
Current form
Houston has won its last two out of three games. In the January 26 meeting, the Rockets beat the championship leader Cleveland 135-131 on the road as a clear underdog. The biggest contribution to the victory was made by Jaylen Green and Alperen Şengün, who scored 26 points each. Amen Thompson had a triple-double (23 points, 14 rebounds, ten assists). Fred VanVleet scored 20 points, Dillon Brooks 13, and Steven Adams 14. Aimee Udoka team (30 wins and 14 losses) is in second place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jabari Smith was taken to the team infirmary in early January. The starter avoided surgery on his injured hand and is recovering from the injury with the help of physical therapy.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston ranks 27th in three-point shooting this season (34.6 percent).
Estimated composition
Fred VanVleet - Jaylen Green - Amen Thompson - Dillon Brooks - Alperen Şengün.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Shengyun over 11.5
Shengyun averages 10.2 rebounds per game
1.88VanVleet Total Assists Over 6.5
VanVleet averages 5.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Boston to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, Houston will not have many chances of success. It is worth agreeing with them. The Celtics are not playing as spectacularly this season as they did last year, but nevertheless they are one of the main contenders for the championship. After several frankly disastrous seasons, the Rockets can reach the playoffs directly for the first time in a long time this year. But the current champions will have to achieve victory with the noisy support of their fans and put the upstart from Texas in its place.
Our prediction is a Boston victory with a handicap of (-5.5) points, taking into account overtime, at 1.76
Bet on individual total
Boston has shown good performance this season. The average point average for the last ten games is 113. In matches with the Rockets - 114. And this time everything is going to the fact that the Celtics will be able to significantly improve their statistics.
Our prediction is Boston individual total over 116.5 points including overtime at 2.08
Bet on the player
Tatum played 74 games in the past regular season and averaged 26.9 points per game. This season, his rate is already slightly higher - 27.1. The 26-year-old forward has definitely not lost his basic skills. The two-time Olympic champion will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opponent defense.
Our prediction is Tatum total points over 16.5 points including overtime at 1.87
