Celtics-Rockets

The fans at Toyota Center will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 2-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics lost 95-79 to the Pacers last time out, as 6-poit road favorites. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under (191.5).
Kevin Garnett notched a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
The Rockets roared back in the fourth quarter to earn an 89-77 win over the Thunder on Saturday. The Rockets could not cover the 14-point spread, while the combined 166 points fell UNDER the posted total of 193.
Tracy McGrady had 22 points with seven rebounds and five assists.
Current streak:
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS
Houston: 3-0 SU, 1-2 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Oklahoma City are 4-6
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Portland are 7-3
After playing Oklahoma City are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games at home
Houston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, November 5
Houston at Portland, Thursday, November 6

 

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