The Boston Celtics are traveling to take on the Miami Heat in today’s matchup. The Heat are coming off a debilitating loss in their last game. They lost to the Brooklyn Nets 102-86. Losing by 16 to a bad Nets team is never good. Conversely, the Celtics are coming off a big-time win on the road against the New York Knicks. They dominated the Knicks 131-104. These two teams have had a history over the past few seasons, this should be an exciting game. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Boston Celtics | -5.5 (-120) | Over 219 (-108) | -230 |
| Miami Heat | +5.5 (+100) | Under 219 (-112) | +190 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Match Details
- Fixture: Boston Celtics @ Miami Heat
- Date and Time: February 10th, 2025 @ 7:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are coming off a dominant performance against the New York Knicks. They won the game 131-104. Jason Tatum had a monster game. He finished the game with 40 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Luke Kornet had a great game filling in for Kristaps Porzingas with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Peyton Pritchard feasted off the bench with 25 points in 27 minutes. When this team is rocking and rolling, they are among the best teams in the NBA. Their high-end talent is almost second to none.
Defensively, this team is one of the best in the NBA. They rank 5th in points allowed per game, 3rd in opponent field goal %, 7th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 5th in blocks per game, 27th in steals per game, and 11th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, there are a few to monitor. Jrue Holiday has been listed as out for this game with an injury that has kept him sidelined for the past two games. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are also listed as questionable for this game. If both can’t go, that is a massive loss. However if one of them is out, they are still a very talented team.
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are coming off a debilitating loss against the Brooklyn Nets. They lost to the Nets 102-86. Kel’el Ware had a solid game with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Tyler Herro had a subpar game with 15 points in 38 minutes. He also shot 6/22 from the floor, including 2/11 from three. With them moving on from Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, they added a great 3 & D wing player in Andrew Wiggins. That should be a great addition for a Heat team looking to make a playoff push. They currently sit 7th in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, this team is slightly above average. They rank 7th in points allowed per game, 10th in opponent field goal %, 13th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 29th in blocks per game, 13th in steals per game, and 19th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Jamie Jaquez Jr. is the only player listed as questionable for this game. Davion Mitchell should be making his Heat debut in this game. He brings a solid rotation player for a Heat team that is looking to be above .500. Miami has a record of 25-25 on the season.
Prediction
The Boston Celtics are going to beat the Miami Heat in this game and cover the 5.5-point spread in this game. Even if Tatum or Brown don’t play, Boston is the superior team in this matchup. Boston has been on a tear as of late, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They also have a record of 21-6 on the road while Miami has a record of 12-10 at home. Last time these teams played, the Boston Celtics won 108-89. The Celtics go into Miami and come away with another win on the road as they cruise to a double-digit win.
Final Pick
Boston Celtics -5.5 (-120)
