The Miami Heat (10-12) are set to face the Boston Celtics (18-4) Friday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Heat suffered a 134-121 loss to the Celtics Wednesday as they failed to cover as 9.5-point road underdogs. Miami had a 3-game win streak before the loss but has still lost 5 of its last 8 games.
The Celtics covered the spread for the 5th straight game with the win Wednesday. Boston is amid a 5-game win streak and has won 9 of its last 10 outings.
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Heat at Celtics odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Heat +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Celtics -330 (bet $330 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Heat +7.5 (-105) | Celtics -7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Heat at Celtics key injuries
Heat
- F Jimmy Butler (knee) questionable
- G Tyler Herro (ankle) probable
- G Duncan Robinson (ankle) probable
- F Max Strus (shoulder) probable
- G Gabe Vincent (knee) probable
Celtics
- C Robert Williams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Heat at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 121, Heat 110
Moneyline
Just PASS on the moneyline in this game because the Celtics (-330) are so heavily favored at home. The risk of taking Boston straight up isn’t worth the return you’ll receive if the Celtics secure the victory.
Against the spread
The CELTICS -7.5 (-115) are the superior team right now and they own an 11-1 record at home. The Heat don’t have anyone that can contain F Jayson Tatum, who put up 49 points against Miami Wednesday.
The Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall and the Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings with the Celtics.
Over/Under
While both of these teams are predicated on playing formidable defense, OVER 225.5 (-110) is the ideal wager in this game. The Heat and the Celtics have a combined 25-18-1 record to the Over this season.
The Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings between theses teams in Boston.
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