Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics NBA game to be played on January 27, 2025 on ESPN.

The Houston Rockets (30-14) visit the Boston Celtics (32-14) on Monday. Tip from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rocket

The Houston Rockets head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are 29-14, which puts them in second place in the Western Conference. The Celtics are 31-14, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference.

The 2018 season was successful for Houston Astros slugger Alex Bregman. He started 157 games, hitting .286/.394/.532 with 51 doubles, 31 home runs, and 103 runs batted in.

The Rockets sit second in the Western Conference and just beat the Cavaliers twice in four days, knocking them from the top spot in the NBA.

Whitmore is working through an illness and will be held out of Monday's road game in the hopes that he'll be available against the Hawks on Tuesday. Per Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, head coach Ime Udoka said that Aaron Holiday will get more playing time Monday due to Whitmore's absence.

The Houston Rockets have a top four record in the entire NBA this season and for the most part it has been due to their elite defense. For the first three month

The Boston Red Sox and free agent third baseman Alex Bregman have been linked frequently this offseason, and it makes sense considering his relationship with manager Alex Cora and Boston's need for a right-handed bat and veteran leadership.

The Houston Rockets are riding high, coming off two-straight wins against the previously NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers. Prior to the two team’s run-in last week, the Cavs were the top team in the league record-wise at 36-7,

Yes, you can. To listen to Monday's Celtics game on the radio, tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.

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