Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/25/2024]

NBA action continues on Thursday at 7:30PM ET as the favored Boston Celtics take on the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Celtics vs. Heat matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Celtics vs. Heat Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and Heat 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 75% chance of beating the Heat, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 115-108.

According to our model, the Heat (+8.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 225.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

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Celtics vs. Heat Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Celtics	Heat
Spread	-8.5 (-108)	+8.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-330	+280
Total	o225.5 (-110)	u225.5 (-110)

• The Heat are +8.5 underdogs versus the Celtics, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Celtics (-8.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at +280. That means you can bet $100 to profit $280, earning a total payout of $380, if they win.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -330, where you can risk $330 to win $100 for a total payout of $430 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 225.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Celtics vs. Heat Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Heat +8.5	-110
Moneyline	Heat	+280
Total	Under 225.5	-110

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, taking the Heat moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

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Celtics vs. Heat Player Props

Betting on Celtics vs. Heat NBA prop bets? We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Jayson Tatum is expected to step up for the Celtics with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to have 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Heat.

Celtics Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jayson Tatum	26	9	5	3
Kristaps Porzingis	23	7	3	2
Jaylen Brown	22	6	4	2
Derrick White	16	4	5	3
Jrue Holiday	14	6	5	2

Heat Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Heat:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jimmy Butler	21	5	5	1
Terry Rozier	21	3	5	3
Bam Adebayo	20	9	5	0
Tyler Herro	19	6	4	3
Caleb Martin	11	5	2	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Celtics vs. Heat on Thursday January 25, 2024.

Celtics vs. Heat Game Information

Thursday's action between the Heat and Celtics at Kaseya Center is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
• Date: Thursday January 25, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Kaseya Center

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Conclusion

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