Heat vs. Celtic Prediction & Odds
The Celtics are scalding hot both on the hardwood and at the betting window but is 8 too many points to lay with host Boston when it hosts the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
557 Miami Heat (+8) at 558 Boston Celtics (-8); o/u 225
7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, December 2, 2022
TD Garden, Boston, MA
Heat vs. Celtics Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 64% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Gabe Vincent (knee) holds a probable designation on the injury report for Friday’s game versus the Celtics. Vincent returned from a two-game absence Wednesday, tallying 10 points versus the Celtics. He looks to be in good shape for Friday’s rematch and should slot in as the team’s backup point guard behind Kyle Lowry.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Marcus Smart totaled 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday’s 134-121 victory over Miami. Smart finished one assist shy of tallying his second straight double-double, leading Boston in dimes while posting double-digit scoring for the fourth time in his last five outings. Smart has notched at least 10 points, five assists and five rebounds on five occasions this year.
Heat vs. Celtics NBA Betting Trends
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Boston
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 road games
Over is 8-1 in Celtics last 9 home games
Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 overall
Heat vs. Celtics NBA Prediction:
The Heat are just 1-5 against the spread in their last six games against the Celtics, are 5-15-1 against the number in their last 21 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and have dropped 10 of their last 13 games at the betting window when facing an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the Celtics are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games overall, are 6-0 against the number in their last six games coming off a win of more than 10 points and have covered in five straight home games as well.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -8