Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Celtics Look Set for a Big Win

NBA Playoffs – First Round East: Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) host Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference). Game 2. The Celtics lead the series 1-0.

We strongly fancy the chances of the Celtics beating the Heat handsomely. That is why we’re having a wager on them at -14.5 on the spread at -110.

7 Triumphs for Celtics in Previous 10 Clashes

Miami Heat and Boston Celtics locked horns on Sunday, with the Celtics enjoying a 114-94 victory at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum scored 23 points for the Celtics, with Derrick White managing 20 and Kristaps Porzingis 18. Bam Adebayo racked up 24 for the Heat, with Delon Wright recording 17 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. 16.

The Celtics have four straight wins against the Heat. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White.

Expert NBA Analysis

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible NBA picks. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Heat vs Celtics stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

There’s everything to like about the -14.5 line that Boston Celtics have to cover in this NBA matchup. Take the -110 and feel confident that they get the job done.

Looking for more juice from your selection? By moving the line, you are able to get bigger betting odds although you will need to take a riskier wager.

Celtics -14.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Heat vs Celtics Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Jaime Jaquez Jr. Under 14.5 Points -108

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat) has an average of 9.8 points in the past 5 road games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -108.

Current Jaime Jaquez Jr. Lines and Odds

14.5 Points

Over -119

Under -110

3.5 Assists

Over +118

Under -159

4.5 Rebounds

Over -122

Under -109

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat 96 - 115 Celtics

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Celtics to win 115-96 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Celtics Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

With an estimated 92% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -1205 betting odds about Boston Celtics triumphing in this NBA game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +750 about Miami Heat.

The spread currently stands at 14.5 and the total points line is 205.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 205.5, then the odds are -110.

If you’re keen on the Celtics reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -311 to oblige. Conversely, the Heat can be backed at +230 to make this total first.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Heat

+750

Celtics

-1205

Point Spread

Heat +14.5

-110

Celtics -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 205.5

-110

Over 205.5

-110

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Get Most Points

Jayson Tatum is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -111 that he goes Over 25.5 points and -119 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 25.5

-111

Under 25.5

-119

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 20.5

-122

Under 20.5

-108

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 20.5

-106

Under 20.5

-123

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 18.5

-112

Under 18.5

-118

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-127

Under 17.5

-104

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat)

Over 14.5

-119

Under 14.5

-110

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-106

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-120

Caleb Martin (Heat)

Over 7.5

-133

Under 7.5

-100

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-116

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-123

Under 6.5

-106

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 6.5

+112

Under 6.5

-152

Kevin Love (Heat)

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-102

Player Assists

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-109

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+114

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-127

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-141

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+112

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-159

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+123

Player Rebounds

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-130

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

+106

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-149

Under 6.5

+114

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-159

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-149

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-130

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat)

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-109

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-115

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+104

Caleb Martin (Heat)

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+125

Kevin Love (Heat)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+114

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

5 Nikola Jovic

11 Jaime Jaquez Jr.

13 Bam Adebayo

14 Tyler Herro

16 Caleb Martin

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

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