Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 12/2/2022 – The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are all set to square off in an entertaining game that will take place at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Miami Heat is holding the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference play and they are coming off a defeat. The Boston Celtics are just the opposite as they sit at the top of the table. Boston is riding a five-game winning streak and is all set to take on the Heat with the NBA betting odds once again on their side. Take Boston to win this game and cover the spread.
| When: | Friday, December 2, 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | TD Garden in Boston, Massachusett |
| TV: | NBC Sports Boston |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
We hit our game-winners in a couple of different ways… which of these was your fav?@MiamiHEAT // @SociosUSA
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 1, 2022
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Heat | +8.5 (-111) | 224.5 o (-111) | +330 |  |
| Celtics | -8.5 (-111) | 224.5 u (-111) | -417 | |
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Miami Heat Betting
The Miami Heat is holding a 10-12 record on the season and is two games behind the .500 mark. Miami is holding the same record as the Knicks and is coming off a loss against the Celtics. Miami has Jimmy Butler as their leader with 20.9 points. Bam Adebayo is right behind with 20.7 points while Tyler Herro is the leader and is right behind with 18.4. Max Strus and Kyle Lowry are the other key players on the team. Miami seems to be struggling defensively and they need to build on their offense as well.
#MIAvsBOS INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (knee), Nikola Jovic (foot) and Dewayne Dedmon (foot) are all listed as questionable for tomorrow's game vs the Celtics.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 1, 2022
Players to watch: Jimmy Butler SF 13 GP 13 GS 35.7 MIN 20.9 PTS 2 OR 4.6 DR 6.6 REB 6.1 AST 1.8 STL 0.2 BLK 1.7 TO 1.6 PF 3.6 AST/TO PER, Bam Adebayo C 20 GP 20 GS 34.8 MIN 20.7 PTS 2.5 OR 6.8 DR 9.3 REB 3.3 AST 1.1 STL 0.8 BLK 3.2 TO 3.5 PF 1 AST/TO PER, Tyler Herro PG 14 GP 14 GS 32.8 MIN 18.4 PTS 0.6 OR 5.9 DR 6.5 REB 4.1 AST 0.6 STL 0.6 BLK 2.5 TO 1.8 PF 1.7 AST/TO PER
Boston Celtics Betting
The Boston Celtics are holding an 18-4 record on the season and are ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics are coming into this game riding a five-game winning streak. Boston defeated Miami last night with a 134-121 final score. Jayson Tatum is the top scorer for the Heat with an average of 31.6 points per game. Jaylen Brown is the second leader in scoring with 26.1. When it comes to assists, Marcus Smart has taken the lead with 7.6. Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick White are the other key players for the Boston Celtics.
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— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) December 2, 2022
Players to watch: Jayson Tatum SF 21 GP 21 GS 36.7 MIN 31.6 PTS 0.9 OR 6.9 DR 7.8 REB 4.5 AST 0.9 STL 1.1 BLK 2.3 TO 2.1 PF 2 AST/TO, Jaylen Brown SG 20 GP 20 GS 35.1 MIN 26.1 PTS 1 OR 5.6 DR 6.6 REB 3.5 AST 1 STL 0.3 BLK 3.3 TO 2.9 PF 1 AST/TO, Malcolm Brogdon PG 18 GP 0 GS 22.9 MIN 14.4 PTS 1 OR 3.1 DR 4.1 REB 3.7 AST 0.5 STL 0.2 BLK 2 TO 1.4 PF 1.8 AST/TO
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Betting Numbers
Trends
Miami Heat
Miami is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Boston.
Heat is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Boston.
Miami is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston.
Miami is 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games.
Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games against Miami.
Boston is 10-0 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Injuries
Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler SG Is questionable on Friday vs Boston, Knee
Victor Oladipo SG Is out indefinitely, Knee
Dewayne Dedmon C Is questionable Friday vs Boston, Foot
Duncan Robinson PF Is probable Friday vs Boston, Ankle
Haywood Highsmith SG Is probable Friday vs Boston, Ankle
Tyler Herro SG Is probable Friday vs Boston, Ankle
Max Strus SG Is probable Friday vs Boston, Shoulder
Gabe Vincent PG Is probable Friday vs Boston, Knee
Omer Yurtseven C Is out indefinitely, Ankle
Nikola Jovic SF Is questionable on Friday vs Boston, Foot
Boston Celtics
Danilo Gallinari SF Is out indefinitely, ACL
Robert Williams PF Is out indefinitely, Knee
| Heat | Celtics | |
|---|---|---|
| – | Against the Spread | – |
| – | Straight Up | – |
| – | Points per Game | – |
| – | Points Allowed per Game | – |
| 44.75 | Offensive FG% | 49.56 |
| 84.85 | Offensive FT% | 85.22 |
| 33.20 | Offensive 3PT% | 40.34 |
| 46.96 | Defensive FG% | 46.87 |
| 76.85 | Defensive FT% | 78.80 |
| 34.81 | Defensive 3PT% | 35.07 |
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks
The Boston Celtics are up against the Miami Heat for the second time and they have the NBA betting odds on their side. Take Boston to build on their success and defeat the Heat once again at home. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: +330 is the moneyline for the Miami Heat and -256 is the moneyline for the Celtics.
Spread: A spread of +8.5 (-111) is out for the Miami Heat and a spread of -8.5 (-111) is out for the Celtics.
TOTALs: Look for the total to go over 224.5 o (-111) for the Miami Heat and the same to go under for the Celtics.
Score Prediction: 121-112 Celtics win.
