Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions for Saturday, November 1, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/01/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Houston Rockets visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday at TD Garden with coverage on Space City Home Network. Boston is completing a back-to-back after playing on the road Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Houston enters at 2–2 overall and 1–1 on the road after a 139–121 win over Toronto, while Boston is 2–3 and 1–1 at home following a 125–105 victory over Cleveland. Take the winning shot with our NBA picks.

Game Information for Rockets vs Celtics

Time and Date: 8:00 PM ET, November 1

Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA

TV: Space City Home Network

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Houston Rockets Preview

Houston has opened the season scoring an average of 127.8 points per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Kevin Durant leads the team, averaging 27.5 points on 52.2% shooting and 84.6% from the free-throw line. Alperen Sengun is averaging 23.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists, giving Houston an inside playmaker who passes well out of double teams. Jabari Smith Jr. adds balance on the perimeter, averaging 15.8 points and providing spacing for Durant and Sengun to operate inside.

The Rockets are also averaging 47.3 rebounds and 25.5 assists per game, showing strong ball movement and effort on the glass. Steven Adams contributes an average of 10.8 rebounds per game, giving Houston a steady interior presence. The team is averaging nearly 10 steals a night, turning defensive pressure into fast-break points. After two straight wins, Houston’s offense looks comfortable spreading the floor and keeping a quick tempo in transition.

Boston Celtics Preview

Boston has raised its offensive play over the past two games, averaging 114.2 points while shooting 44.6% from the field. Jaylen Brown leads the scoring at 26.8 points per game, shooting 52.2% from the floor and nearly 47% from three-point range. Derrick White averages 17.0 points and adds another perimeter scoring threat, while Payton Pritchard averages 14.6 points and a team-best 6.0 assists.

Boston averages 44.8 rebounds, with Neemias Queta pulling down an average of 9.0 per game to give Boston another presence in the paint. Sam Hauser performs well off the bench, averaging 12.8 points while shooting 45.5% from long range. The Celtics have improved defensively during the two-game win streak and have reduced turnovers, helping to make the half-court game more consistent.

Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics Prediction

Both teams have momentum with consecutive wins, but Houston’s offense has been better overall early in the season. Boston’s perimeter shooting will keep the score close, yet Houston’s passing and inside-out scoring with Durant and Sengun will be the difference. Final Score Prediction: Houston Rockets win and cover ATS 116–111.