Houston Rockets defeat Boston Celtics 109-93: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NBA · Boston Celtics 93, Houston Rockets 109
The Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Toyota Center (Houston). The Houston Rockets covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 215.5, with 202 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets final score and game recap
It was 29-29 after the first quarter. The Houston Rockets led 57-50 at halftime. They outscored the Boston Celtics 52-43 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics): 19 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Neemias Queta (Boston Celtics): 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets): 26 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists.
- Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston Rockets): 14 points, 10 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets?
The Houston Rockets covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, winning by 16 points.
The spread opened at Houston Rockets -5.5 and closed at Houston Rockets -4.5. AiQ's pick was the Houston Rockets -4.5: a win.
Did Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 202 points combined against a closing total of 215.5, under by 13.5. 107 of the 202 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 218.5 and closed at 215.5. AiQ's pick was the over 215.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Houston Rockets to win at -191, a win (+$52.36 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Houston Rockets -4.5, a win.
- Total: the over 215.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.
Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 110.5: the under, paying -102, with 107 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Houston Rockets won the first half, paying -166.
- Boston Celtics team total 105.5: the under, paying -108, with 93 scored.
- Houston Rockets team total 109.5: the under, paying -108, with 109 scored.
- First-quarter total 55.5: the over, paying -122, with 58 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Houston Rockets -2.5 covered, paying -115.
Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Boston Celtics at +150 and the Houston Rockets at -180. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Rockets a 62% favorite. The Houston Rockets won as the favorite at -180: $55.56 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Houston Rockets, the best price before the game was -176 at FanDuel: priced near fair (+0.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Boston Celtics between the open and the close, and the Houston Rockets covered. The total moved down from 218.5 to 215.5, and the game went under.
Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Boston Celtics 5-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-0 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Houston Rockets 7-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Houston Rockets.
What's next for Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets?
Next for the Boston Celtics: the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Next for the Houston Rockets: the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.