The Houston Rockets (31-17) take a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Boston Celtics (32-18), who have won three straight as well. The Celtics are underdogs by 4.5 points in the contest, which starts at 8 p.m. ET (on NBCS-BOS and SCHN) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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Rockets vs. Celtics Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Rockets 115, Celtics 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-256)
- Total Pick: Over 210.5 (computer predicts 225.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (+4.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Celtics Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2025 | Rockets | -5.5 | 226.5 | -201 | +167 | 128-101 HOU |
| 1/27/2025 | Celtics | -5.5 | 221 | -229 | +188 | 114-112 HOU |
| 1/3/2025 | Celtics | -3.5 | 220.5 | -176 | +147 | 109-86 BOS |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Houston has put together a 22-26-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 15-21 against the spread.
- Houston has gone over in 21 of its 50 games with a set total (42%).
- This season, the Rockets have won 29 out of the 44 games, or 65.9%, in which they've been favored.
- Houston has a record of 17-9, a 65.4% win rate, when it's favored by -256 or more by bookmakers this season.
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Boston has gone 28-22-0 ATS this year.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this year, the Celtics are 2-1 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 19 of Boston's 50 games with a set total.
- The Celtics have put together a 7-7 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games).
- Boston has played as a moneyline underdog of +210 or longer in just one game this season, which it won.
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Rockets vs. Celtics Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Kevin Durant: Probable (Ankle),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Chris Boucher: Day-To-Day (Personal)
Rockets vs. Celtics Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and SCHN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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