The Celtics are set to face the Miami Heat on Friday, Oct 27. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET while airing on ESPN. Boston enters this game as 8.5-point favorites with the total set at 216.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs Heat player props and predictions below.
Celtics VS. Heat Odds
- Spread: Celtics -8.5
- Total 216.5
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Oct 27
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: ESPN
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Heat Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Heat offense has averaged 104 points per game while allowing an average of 104. Miami posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Heat have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Miami posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home games, Boston has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 4-1 while averaging 105 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Does Miami Stand a Chance on the Road?
Most recently, the Heat faced off against the Pistons and emerged victorious with a final score of 103-102. The game had a spread of -10 in favor of the Heat, and the over under line was set at 217.5. Interestingly, the game concluded with a result that fell below the over under line.
On offense, the Miami Heat recorded 11 steals in their most recent game against the Detroit Pistons. Additionally, they had an effective field goal percentage of 44.6% and a possessions/pace of 93.67.
Miami’s defense is coming off a game where they recorded 7 turnovers and 3 blocked shots against the Detroit Pistons. They also allowed 102 points.
Can Boston Grab a Win at Home?
Most recently, the Celtics faced off against the Knicks and emerged victorious with a final score of 108-104. Despite being favored by 4.5 points, the Celtics failed to cover the spread. The combined score of the game was 212, falling short of the over/under line of 223.
In their most recent game, the Boston Celtics made 30.8% of their 12 three-point shots attempted. They also made 84.6% of their 22 free throw shots attempted. Additionally, they had 7 offensive rebounds.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Celtics allowed 104 points, recorded 6 steals, and forced 13 turnovers in their most recent game against the New York Knicks.
Celtics vs. Heat Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -113. According to our projections, Jayson Tatum is expected to record 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 26.5.
The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points | -113 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Celtics VS. Heat Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +8.5, the Heat is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 216.5 and given that our model is projecting 217 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Heat +8.5