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The Boston Celtics visit Kaseya Center to take on the Miami Heat on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Miami, FL.
The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().
The Celtics vs Heat Over/Under is total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 21-18 against the spread, while the Heat are 22-17 against the spread.
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Celtics vs. Heat Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Boston Celtics | O | ||
| Miami Heat | U |
Heat vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 58.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Heat.
Heat vs Celtics Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Heat will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 62.5% confidence.
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Celtics Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 40 away games (+18.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 40 away games (+11.60 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 away games (+10.70 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.35 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 away games (+10.12 Units / 22% ROI)
Heat Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Miami Heat have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+11.80 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+11.75 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 40 games (+10.95 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+7.70 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have covered the 1Q Spread in 24 of their last 40 games (+6.75 Units / 15% ROI)
Boston Celtics Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 21-18 (+1.2 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 24-15 against the Moneyline (-9.65 Units / -9.52% ROI)
- 17-22 against the Over for game total points (-7.2 Units / -16.78% ROI)
- 22-17 against the Under for game total points (+3.3 Units / 7.69% ROI)
Miami Heat Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Heat have gone 22-17 (+3.3 Units / 7.5% ROI).
- 21-19 against the Moneyline (-1.45 Units / -2.2% ROI)
- 19-20 against the Over for game total points (-3 Units / -6.82% ROI)
- 20-19 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units / -2.05% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Heat:
- The Miami Heat have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 50 games (-17.00 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 18 of their last 45 games at home (-16.55 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have only covered the 3Q Spread in 19 of their last 50 games (-15.70 Units / -27% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have only covered the 2H Spread in 14 of their last 40 games at home (-15.43 Units / -34% ROI)
- The Miami Heat have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 45 games at home (-12.70 Units / -25% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Celtics:
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 45 games (-19.65 Units / -17% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 40 away games (-16.20 Units / -35% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 40 away games (-15.77 Units / -34% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games (-15.48 Units / -20% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 50 games (-13.25 Units / -23% ROI)
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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Miami Heat
The Heat have averaged 10.4 fast break points per game (417 points/40 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0
The Heat shot 43% (413/964) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%
The Heat averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,213 points/1,016 shots) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31
The Heat averaged 12.0 second chance points per game (982 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1
Miami Heat: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics
The Heat are 18-8 (.692) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577
The Heat were 14-8 (.636) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .557
The Heat were 33-8 (.805) when scoring 110 or more points in the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659
The Heat were 6-13 (.316) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .551
Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends
The Heat have averaged 10.4 fast break points per game (417 points/40 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0
The Heat shot 43% (413/964) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%
The Heat averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,213 points/1,016 shots) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31
The Heat averaged 12.0 second chance points per game (982 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1
Miami Heat Offensive Stats & Trends
The Heat are 18-8 (.692) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577
The Heat were 14-8 (.636) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .557
The Heat were 33-8 (.805) when scoring 110 or more points in the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659
The Heat were 6-13 (.316) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .551
Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends
The Heat have averaged 10.4 fast break points per game (417 points/40 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0
The Heat shot 43% (413/964) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%
The Heat averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,213 points/1,016 shots) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31
The Heat averaged 12.0 second chance points per game (982 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1
Miami Heat Defensive Stats & Trends
The Heat are 18-8 (.692) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577
The Heat were 14-8 (.636) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .557
The Heat were 33-8 (.805) when scoring 110 or more points in the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659
The Heat were 6-13 (.316) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .551
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