The Houston Rockets (2-2) square off against the Boston Celtics (2-3) as 5.5-point favorites on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and SCHN. The over/under for the matchup is set at 227.5.
Boston won its most recent game versus the Cavaliers, 125-105, on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown was its top scorer with 30 points.
Celtics vs. Rockets betting information
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:25 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread: Houston -5.5Moneyline: Houston -220, Boston +180Total: 227.5 pointsCeltics betting insightsThe Celtics have covered the spread twice in six opportunities this year.Out of the Celtics’ six games with a set total, two have hit the over (33.3%).Celtics key playersJaylen Brown: 26.8 PTS, 52.2 FG%, 46.9 3PT% (15-for-32)Derrick White: 17 PTS, 1.4 STL, 31.1 FG%, 25 3PT% (14-for-56)Payton Pritchard: 14.6 PTS, 6 AST, 1.2 STL, 39.7 FG%, 18.9 3PT% (7-for-37)Neemias Queta: 9 PTS, 9 REB, 1.6 BLK, 60 FG%Anfernee Simons: 14.8 PTS, 46.6 FG%, 41.7 3PT% (15-for-36)Celtics vs. Rockets game info