Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets prediction

Mel’s pick

Houston Rockets win 64% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

• Boston Celtics: 36%
• Houston Rockets: 64%

Projected score

Boston Celtics 112, Houston Rockets 115. 6% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Houston Rockets −4.5. Mel projects Houston Rockets by 5.6, so the simulation leans Houston Rockets -4.5 against the spread.

The total is 219.5; Mel’s projected 218.6 is right around it.

Recent form

Boston Celtics (5-1) scored 119.8 and allowed 106.8 points a game over their last 5.

Houston Rockets (6-1) scored 120.6 and allowed 107.6 points a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 2, 8:14 AM ET.

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