At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-281) will take on the Heat (+225) in Miami. Boston (34-10) is favored by 7 points and has won two straight games, while Miami (24-20) has dropped four in a row.
This Eastern Conference NBA matchup will be played at the Kaseya Center and can be seen on TNT.
Here is a look at some Celtics vs Heat Odds that should help you make winning NBA picks for this game.
Celtics vs Heat Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Boston Celtics at Miami Heat
- The Celtics are heading into today’s matchup against the Heat as the 7-point favorites. The game is set to begin at 7:30 ET at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Betting Preview
Boston Celtics Preview
In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Mavericks by a score of 119-110. The O/U line for that game was 240.5, and the Celtics were favored by 2.5 points.
Boston is currently on a 2-game winning streak and has an overall record of 34-10, which is the best in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, the Celtics are 11-4 compared to 23-6 against the East.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 41 of their 44 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 32-9 and are 19-20 against the spread as the favorite (ATS record of 21-21 overall).
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 22-22, and their games have averaged 230.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 225, and the Celtics have had 32 of their games with higher O/U lines.
The Celtics are 9-13 ATS on the road this season, and their straight-up road record is 14-9. At home, they are 20-1 straight-up and 12-8 ATS.
Celtics Trends
- Across their five previous road games, Boston has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 114 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
- Over their last three games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
When it comes to scoring, the Celtics are one of the top offenses in the NBA, averaging 120.3 points per game (4th). However, they have been slightly better at home (122.9 PPG) compared to on the road (117.9 PPG).
Heading into the game, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.5% of their games. In terms of pace, Boston is 15th in the league (98.8). Additionally, they are 15th in field goal percentage (47%) and 6th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the NBA in both three-point attempts (42.8) and makes (16.2) per game. However, they are just 30th in two-point attempts and 29th in two-point makes.
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics are one of the best in the league. They are currently 5th in the NBA, allowing just 110.6 points per game. In their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 102.6 points per contest.
One area where Boston has been particularly tough is at the free-throw line. On the season, they are giving up just 19.3 made free-throws per game, which is the best mark in the league.
Over their last five games, the Celtics have been excellent at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to just 24.5% shooting from beyond the arc.
Miami Heat Preview
Miami is looking to snap a four-game losing streak straight up and against the spread. They are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-20.
As the underdog, the Heat have gone 6-11 straight up and 8-9 against the spread. In their last two games as the underdog, they are 0-2 ATS.
In their last game, the Heat lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 105-96. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Miami was favored by 11 points.
This season, Miami has an O/U record of 18-26, and their games have averaged 221.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 225, and the Heat have gone under the total in their last seven games.
In the Eastern Conference, Miami is 18-13 in games against other NBA teams from the East. In non-conference games, they are 6-7. The Heat are 1st in the Southeast Division.
Heat Trends
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 1-3-1 while averaging 97 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Heat have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- In their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
At home, the Heat have been averaging 114.2 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Overall, they are 27th in the league at 110.5 points per game. In terms of pace, Miami is 29th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Heat have made 46% of their field goals, which is 23rd in the league. When it comes to two-point shooting, Miami is 27th at 51%. From beyond the arc, they are 7th in three-point shooting percentage.
In terms of three-point shooting, the Heat are 16th in made threes per game. Overall, they are 19th in assists.
When it comes to defense, the Miami Heat have been very good this season, allowing just 110.5 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. When playing at home, they have allowed 113.6 points per game, which is 17th in the league.
One area where Miami has been particularly strong is in terms of free throws allowed, giving up just 20.5 made free throws per game, which is 4th in the NBA standings.
In terms of defending the three-point line, opponents have hit 36.6% of their shots from deep against the Heat this season. Over their last five games, Miami has done a good job defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 39.3% from deep.
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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Boston Celtics -7 -281 Over 225
- Miami Heat +7 +225 Under 225
Recommended Pick: Miami Heat +7
In this Celtics vs. Heat matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Heat at +7. While we project the Celtics to win 116-110, our recommendation is to bet on the Heat for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225, and our model predicts the Celtics and Heat to score a combined 226 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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