Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 10/02/2024, 07:32  by Kennedy Kechula in NBA Predictions

The Boston Celtics will be away to the Miami Heat seeking an NBA regular season clean sweep over them this season. They come to this match as the best team in the Eastern Conference, 12 games clear of Miami in seventh. The Heat have lost twice to the Celtics already this season and will be keen to get one over them here. With the form they currently are on, they will be confident of a win. Erik Spoelstra’s men, who are on a two-game winning run, have won four of their last five matches. They defeated the Spurs 116-104 last time out to record their 28th win and move to four games above .500. Haywood Highsmith has been listed as ‘Questionable’ for this game while Dru Smith remains a long-term absentee. The Heat have the 27th-ranked offence but the fourth-best defence in the league, holding teams to 110.8 points.

The Boston Celtics are not only the best team in the East but are the number one team in the entire league. They are the first team to 40 wins for the season and have compiled a 40-12 record. Two of their wins have come against the Heat. They produced an emphatic 143-110 victory the last time they were in Miami and will arrive here fully confident of a win. Joe Mazzulla’s men are currently on a three-game winning run and defeated the Wizards 133-129 last time out. It was the third successive game in which they had scored at least 125 points. The Celtics are ranked in the top 10 for both points scored and allowed. They are averaging 120.6 points which is the fifth best tally. Xavier Tillman, acquired via trade from Memphis, could be forced to wait for his debut as he is questionable for this match. Jaden Springer is also doubtful for this game.