Rockets vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 5, 2026, 1:10AM | Published: Feb 4, 2026, 3:01PM
The Houston Rockets will take on the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Toyota Center on Thursday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Celtics side that includes Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Neemias Queta.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Houston vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 74% chance of beating the Celtics at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.33, Celtics $3.40
- Line: Rockets -8.5 ($1.95), Celtics +8.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 210.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.33 and the Celtics at $3.40.
The Rockets are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Celtics (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 210.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Celtics (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 210.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Rockets vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.33 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics +8.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 210.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Rockets vs Celtics best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Rockets vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Celtics at Toyota Center on Thursday is the Rockets winning 109-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Boston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Boston game.
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Rockets vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Celtics at Toyota Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Thursday 5 February 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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