Heat vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 21

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 21, 2024, 11:17 AM
  • The Celtics are -14.5 favorites vs. the Heat
  • Total (Over/Under): 209.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC

The Miami Heat visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Heat vs Celtics Over/Under is 209.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Heat are 42-40 against the spread, while the Celtics are 41-36 against the spread.


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Heat vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Miami Heat+14.5 -115O 209.5 -110+725
Boston Celtics -14.5 -105U 209.5 -110-1200

Celtics vs Heat Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Sunday‘s game with 90.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Heat and Celtics.

Celtics vs Heat Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 59.5% confidence.


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  • The Miami Heat have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 49 away games (+21.15 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 94 games (+16.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 34 away games (+15.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the Game Total Under in 56 of their last 93 games (+15.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 48 away games (+13.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 58 of their last 85 games (+27.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 75 games (+22.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 30 games (+19.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 41 games at home (+18.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 63 games (+16.60 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Heat have gone 42-40 (-2 Units / -2.16% ROI).

  • 47-37 against the Moneyline (+0.5 Units / 0.28% ROI)
  • 36-48 against the Over for game total points (-16.8 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • 48-36 against the Under for game total points (+8.4 Units / 9.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 41-36 (+1.4 Units / 1.55% ROI).

  • 64-18 against the Moneyline (+7.95 Units / 1.86% ROI)
  • 43-38 against the Over for game total points (+1.25 Units / 1.39% ROI)
  • 38-43 against the Under for game total points (-9.3 Units / -10.3% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 97 games (-34.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-24.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-23.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 43 of their last 100 games (-21.00 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 43 of their last 100 games (-18.15 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 39 of their last 100 games (-27.10 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 100 games (-25.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 93 games (-24.60 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 87 games (-23.25 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 95 games (-19.80 Units / -18% ROI)

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Miami Heat: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Heat are 3-9 (.250) when forcing fewer than 5 steals this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Heat are 16-1 (.941) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

The Heat were 16-6 (.727) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

The Heat were 12-3 (.800) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Miami Heat

The Celtics were 17-5 (.773) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Celtics are 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics are 93-34 (.732) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .489

The Celtics are 39-8 (.830) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

Injury Report: Celtics vs. HeatSunday‘s Game, Apr. 21

  • Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Derrick White (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Duncan Robinson (Miami Heat): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Josh Richardson (Miami Heat): Shoulder, Out For Season
  • Terry Rozier (Miami Heat): Neck, Out

Miami Heat Offensive Stats & Trends

The Heat averaged 52.5 points per game (4,308 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Heat have averaged 11.5 second chance points per game (943 points/82 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Heat are shooting 43% (413/964) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Heat have averaged 45.1 points in the paint per game (1,850 points/41 games) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.7

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have a TS% of 55% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

Miami Heat Defensive Stats & Trends

The Heat averaged 3.0 blocks per game (243 blocks/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Heat have averaged 3.2 blocks per game (523 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Heat have averaged 3.4 blocks per game (280 blocks/82 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Heat have averaged 3.2 blocks per game (265 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,221 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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