2024 NBA bets, lines and stats for Saturday - ESPN

Saturday's NBA slate features eight games to choose from. However, the most intriguing game might be between Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets. It will be interesting to see how Boston bounces back after getting humiliated by the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Celtics 33-point loss earlier in the week is tied for fourth largest by a team with a .750 win percentage. Teams have struggled this season when playing on zero days rest with a .401 win percentage, on pace for the lowest in league history.

I have two betting recommendations from this game, so let's get started.

Jayson Tatum over 26.5 points.

Tatum has surpassed this line in four straight games and six of his past nine games. The Celtics face a strong Rockets defense on Saturday night, which ranks second in points allowed per 100 possesions but Tatum has averaged 30 PPG in two games against Houston in this season. Look for Tatum to rebound in a favorable matchup.

Alperen Sengun under 36.5 points, rebounds and assists.

Sengun played 37 minutes on the road against the Detroit Pistons Friday night. Fatigue could play a factor on the road against a Celtics team that ranks fifth in points allowed per 100 possessions. Boston has done a good job containing centers this season and the Rockets are huge underdogs in this game. That could result in Sengun being pulled early, especially on the tail end of a back-to-back.

Jalen Williams over 27.5 points, rebounds and assists.

Williams been excellent over the past five games, surpassing 27.5 PRA in each of them. He has also played 30 or more minutes in four of the five. The Thunder face a Magic teams that ranks fourth in points allowed per 100 possessions but will be missing several players in their rotation, including Franz