3/18 NBA Boston @ Houston TNT TV

[Spartacus]

The Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Toyota Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 182.

The Celtics pulled out a hard-fought 93-91 victory over the Spurs last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 184 points made it OVER the posted total of 178.

Paul Pierce shot 8-for-13 from the field with 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists to lead the Celtics.

The Rockets defeated the Lakers 104-92 as a 3.5-point favorite last time out. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (196).

Rafer Alston scored a game-high 31 points for Houston, while Bobby Jackson added 19 points in the win.

Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Houston has won 22 straight games.


Team records:
Boston: 53-13 SU, 40-24-2 ATS
Houston: 46-20 SU, 39-25-2 ATS

 

[BBR100]

Houston's streak has gotta end some time. Right?

They beat the Lakers by how many?

 

[Spartacus]

this game should have had more action

 

[motodawg]

didnt see it ive got to start spemding more time around here

 

[billfred]

Shit - I missed the bet. My money is on the Rockets!!

 

[bluepeter]

Shit - I missed the bet. My money is on the Rockets!!

Good thing you missed it.

 

[billfred]

Good thing you missed it.

Yeah - I suck at sports betting. That is why I gave it up about 20 yrs ago. I lost $25 in college on a bet that would be the equivelant of me loosing $100k today on a bet.

It was a good early lesson in life for me. I bet too much with my heart.

 

[Spartacus]

^ partially the reason I've kept this forum alive
to illustrate how difficult it is to win
so you can save your money and bet karma