Boston Celtics
Miami Heat
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Heat

The Boston Celtics battle the Miami Heat in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Take Celtics to Land Victory

We are eager to back the Celtics to beat the Heat and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s very difficult to turn down the -127 that the road team claim the win.

8 Wins for Celtics in Past 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana Pacers claimed a 98-96 win. Payton Pritchard tallied 23 points, while Derrick White put up 18 and Anfernee Simons 16.

Miami Heat have enjoyed back-to-back home wins at Kaseya Center. Last time out, Phoenix Suns were beaten 127-121. Bam Adebayo scored 29 points, while Norman Powell finished with 27 and Tyler Herro 23.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Celtics who came out on top when they last played the Heat. At TD Garden, a 129-116 win was recorded. It’s been eight Celtics wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Heat logo Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 118.4 points, 45.7 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.6 points and 39.3 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.8 points, Neemias Queta 9.2 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.7 assists, while Anfernee Simons averages 3.4 (48.6%) 3-pointers made.

Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.5 points, 45.5 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 10.7 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 82.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.3 points and 45.6 rebounds.

Norman Powell is averaging 21.8 points and 3.2 (43.2%) 3-pointers made. Bam Adebayo has an average of 8.2 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 7.0 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta.

Miami Heat lineup: Pelle Larsson, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell.

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Celtics should be able to come out on top in this NBA matchup. Our best pick is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive -127 can be landed.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Celtics vs Heat stats:

  • Celtics have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Celtics have won 14 of their last 20 games.
  • Heat have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
  • Heat have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Heat have lost 8 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider the Celtics against the spread. Those expecting this franchise to exceed expectations can wager them to cover the line.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrew Wiggins Under 3.5 Assists -217 BetMGM logo

Andrew Wiggins (Heat) has finished with Under 3.5 assists in 9 of the past 10 games. Taking a stats-based approach means we can back him with confidence to fall short of the line at odds of -217.

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Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has scored an average of 34.75 points in the past 4 games on the road. We think that the line looks really appealing at -114 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Celtics
Totals Over 233.5
Player Assists Andrew Wiggins Under 3.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Celtics on the moneyline combined with Over 233.5. Add in Andrew Wiggins (Heat) to have Under 3.5 assists.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 121 - 118 Heat logo Heat

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Celtics to enjoy a 121-118 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

There are betting odds of +122 that Miami Heat land victory, with Boston Celtics alternatively at -145. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBA game is 59%.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 233.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 233.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Jaylen Brown is available at -114 to rack up Over 29.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Player Points
Player Assists
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-152
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+125
Under 5.5
-167
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-149
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+102
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Heat Have Collected Five Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Heat own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 122.90 points per contest while yielding 119.70.

The Celtics have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 121.90 points on average and giving up 110.00.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Home Stats 5-5 242.60 122.90 119.70 7 3
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 7-3 231.90 121.90 110.00 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 38 34.26 708 198 18.6 5.2 3.2 4.4 1.6 1.3
Jaylen Brown 36 34.24 1062 181 29.5 5.0 2.2 6.4 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 39 32.86 662 207 17.0 5.3 2.5 4.5 0.1 0.9

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyler Herro 10 31.77 219 27 21.9 2.7 2.0 5.0 0.4 0.8
Andrew Wiggins 36 31.66 568 100 15.8 2.8 1.9 4.8 1.1 1.2
Bam Adebayo 32 30.81 538 85 16.8 2.7 1.3 9.7 0.8 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Miami Heat Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
9 Pelle Larsson
13 Bam Adebayo
14 Tyler Herro
22 Andrew Wiggins
24 Norman Powell
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
11 Payton Pritchard
30 Sam Hauser
88 Neemias Queta

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Spurs 100-95 Celtics
09 Jan NBA
Raptors 117-125 Celtics
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Celtics 146-115 Clippers
01 Jan NBA
Celtics 120-106 Kings
30 Dec NBA
Celtics 129-119 Jazz
28 Dec NBA
Celtics 108-114 Trail Blazers
26 Dec NBA
Celtics 140-122 Pacers

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

13 Jan NBA
Suns 121-127 Heat
11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
06 Jan NBA
Heat 94-122 Timberwolves
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
03 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 125-115 Heat
01 Jan NBA
Heat 118-112 Pistons
29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat
27 Dec NBA
Pacers 116-142 Heat
26 Dec NBA
Heat 126-111 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak