The Boston Celtics (25-9) face off against the Houston Rockets (22-11) tonight at Toyota Center in Houston. Coming off a narrow victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Jayson Tatum led with 33 points, the Celtics aim to extend their winning streak to three games. Meanwhile, the Rockets celebrated a solid win over the Dallas Mavericks, fueled by Alperen Sengun's 23 points and Jalen Green's 22.

With the Celtics boasting a strong 12-3 road record, they enter the game as slight favorites. The latest odds indicate Boston at -140 and Houston at +119, with a spread of Celtics -3.5. Expert predictions lean toward the Rockets covering the spread, citing their advantageous rest period as a key factor.