Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Expect Points in Heat at Celtics

NBA Playoffs – First Round East: Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) host Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference). Game 5. The Celtics lead the series 3-1.

We’re expecting Over 200 points to be scored by the Heat and the Celtics combined. There’s an attractive -110 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

8 Celtics Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Miami Heat and Boston Celtics went head-to-head two nights ago, with the Celtics claiming a 102-88 victory at Kaseya Center.

Bam Adebayo led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, while Tyler Herro and Caleb Martin managed 19 and 18. Derrick White racked up 38 for the Heat, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown recorded 20 and 17.

The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Celtics winning eight times.

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Heat are averaging 104.5 points, 42.1 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 6.8 steals and 3.0 blocks while shooting 46.1% from the field and 82.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 104.5 points and 43.9 rebounds per matchup.

Tyler Herro is averaging 20.6 points, 6.5 assists and 3.3 (37.9%) 3-pointers made, while Bam Adebayo averages 8.0 rebounds.

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.9 points, 43.8 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 102.6 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 15.0 points and 5.5 rebounds, Payton Pritchard 5.5 assists and Sam Hauser 2.3 (33.3%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Delon Wright, Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Al Horford.

Expert NBA Analysis

Our NBA picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Heat vs Celtics stats:

• The 200 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Heat games on the road.
• The 200 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Heat games on the road.
• The 200 line has been covered in the last 8 Heat games on the road.
• The 200 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Celtics games at home.
• The 200 line has been covered in all of the last 20 Celtics games at home.
• The 200 line has been covered in the last 20 Celtics games at home.

There could be plenty of baskets being racked up during this NBA contest, with our pick being Over 200 points in total. Odds of -110 look worth taking for this outcome.

There are ways to boost the odds on an Over wager and some bettors go down the Bet Builder route. It’s effectively a same game parlay where you throw in other selections.

Over 200 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Heat vs Celtics Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Derrick White Over 15.5 Points -127

Derrick White (Celtics) has totaled an average of 21.75 points in the past 4 games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -127 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Current Derrick White Lines and Odds

16.5 Points

Over -106

Under -125

4.5 Assists

Over +118

Under -156

4.5 Rebounds

Over -122

Under -108

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat 96 - 108 Celtics

There’s the chance to bet on the Celtics in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 108-96 victory in their favor.

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Celtics Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The favorites are 92% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Boston Celtics priced at -1111 to triumph in this NBA game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +700 about Miami Heat.

The spread is calculated to be 14, while total points comes in at 202. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 202, it’s -110.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, the Celtics are favorites and they can be backed at -280 to attain this total first. If you want to back the Heat, then odds of +215 can be found.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Heat

+700

Celtics

-1111

Point Spread

Heat +14

-110

Celtics -14

-110

Total Points

Under 202

-110

Over 202

-110

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jayson Tatum is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -112 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -118 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-118

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 23.5

-116

Under 23.5

-114

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-122

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 20.5

-128

Under 20.5

-103

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-106

Under 16.5

-125

Caleb Martin (Heat)

Over 12.5

-116

Under 12.5

-114

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 11.5

-123

Under 11.5

-106

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-102

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-122

Haywood Highsmith (Heat)

Over 6.5

-132

Under 6.5

-100

Player Assists

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-141

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-139

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-156

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-141

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+108

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+130

Caleb Martin (Heat)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-172

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+123

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-192

Player Rebounds

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 10.5

+106

Under 10.5

-141

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 10.5

-141

Under 10.5

+107

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 8.5

+112

Under 8.5

-147

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-159

Under 6.5

+120

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-135

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+106

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-108

Caleb Martin (Heat)

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-112

Haywood Highsmith (Heat)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+112

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

4 Delon Wright

5 Nikola Jovic

13 Bam Adebayo

14 Tyler Herro

16 Caleb Martin

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

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