{"id":3752,"date":"2008-11-04T17:27:23","date_gmt":"2008-11-04T22:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=3752"},"modified":"2023-02-07T06:41:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:41:30","slug":"celtics-rockets-odds-free-pick-41108","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/nba\/celtics-rockets-odds-free-pick-41108\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics vs. Rockets Free NBA Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Possible Finals Preview as Rockets Host Celtics<\/h2>\n

The defending champion Boston Celtics (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) were surprisingly routed in their last game, losing to the Indiana Pacers 95-79 on Saturday. The Houston Rockets (3-0 SU, 1-2 ATS) have plans on reaching the NBA Finals this season and are off to a perfect 3-0 start in the BetUS Sportsbook. <\/p>\n

NBA sports betting enthusiasts will be treated to a possible Finals preview in tonight when the Rockets play host to the visiting Celtics who shot a pitiful 35 percent in their dismal loss to the Pacers and were thoroughly outplayed in picking up a surprising double-digit loss after recording just three such losses during the entire 2007-08 campaign.<\/p>\n

Boston turned the ball over 24 times and were scorched by Pacers blossoming forward Danny Granger who lost two front teeth in the loss but flashed a huge grin just seconds later that said it all.<\/p>\n

“I consider us to be one of the best defensive teams in the league, and tonight, we were challenged, fully,” forward Kevin Garnett said.<\/p>\n

The Rockets have plans on getting out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time in the Tracy McGrady-Yao Ming era after acquiring mercurial forward Ron Artest in an offseason trade with the Sacramento Kings.<\/p>\n

The Rockets are playing their own terrific brand of defense, holding opponents to just 83.3 points per game through their first three contests.<\/p>\n

Houston will look to move to 4-0 for the first time in 12 years after man-handling the young Oklahoma City Thunder 89-77 on Saturday despite the fact that head coach Rick Adelman was not pleased with his team\u2019s offensive effort.<\/p>\n

“There was no activity and you have to play together as a team,” Adelman said. “We seemed to want to do everything off the dribble, with one guy dribbling and we weren’t setting picks. <\/a>I don’t know if we were being lazy or what, but we just can’t play that way.”<\/p>\n

Here is a look at the key trends for each team, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The Celtics are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
\nThe Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.
\nThe Under is 8-1 in Celtics last 9 road games.
\nThe Under is 5-0 in Rockets last 5 Tuesday games.
\nThe Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.
\nThe Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
\nThe Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.<\/p>\n

NBA Odds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boston Celtics +2\u00bd -110
\nHouston Rockets -2\u00bd -110<\/p>\n

Over 177\u00bd -110
\nUnder 177\u00bd -110<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: I\u2019ve been a lifelong diehard Celtics fans for four decades, but BetUS NBA Sportsbook bettors should know that fact never comes into play when I make my handicapping selections!<\/p>\n

Celtics fan or not, I like the Houston Rockets to win this game and cover the spread while making a bold statement to their Western Conference foes and the rest of the NBA that they are legitimate title contenders this season.<\/p>\n

Expect a low-scoring, defensive-oriented affair that Houston wins with another spectacular defensive effort.<\/p>\n

NBA Free Picks: Rockets 89 Celtics 84<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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