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Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets: preview and win probability

Boston Celtics visit Houston Rockets. Celtics are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Rockets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Rockets: about 60% to win, with a projected score of Boston Celtics 113, Houston Rockets 115. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. The series is even, and the average margin has been 3.7 points in favor of Celtics.

On the injury report, Devin Carter (BOS) is listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Rockets come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Rockets.
  • Watch the rotation: 1 player is listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Feb 4: BOS 114, HOU 93
  • Nov 1: HOU 128, BOS 101
  • Jan 27: HOU 114, BOS 112
  • Jan 3: BOS 109, HOU 86

Injury report

Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8
Houston Rockets
  • Steven Adams Day to day · back Oct 23

Win probability

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60%
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Projected score: Celtics 113, Rockets 115

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

BOSHOU
Record0-11-0
Last 5WLLLLLWWLW
Points per game113128
Allowed per game121110
Days of rest1211
Rating16021572

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