The Rockets recently pulled off two impressive wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and will now face the defending champions on the road.

The Rockets lost to the Celtics on Jan. 3 and are 8-2 since then. Monday's rematch is a chance for Ime Udoka's Houston team to show how much they've improved.

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 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,

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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 hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.