Tonight, the Miami Heat (24-20, 19-24-1 ATS) host the Boston Celtics (34-10, 22-20-2 ATS) in the second meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Celtics vs Heat matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Celtics as 8-point favorites at home. BetOnline odds are below.
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- 🏀 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Matchup: Boston Celtics @ Miami Heat
- 📅 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Game Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
- 🕙 What time is Celtics vs. Heat Game: 7:30 p.m. ET
- 🏟 Where is Celtics vs. Heat Game: Kaseya Center | Miami, Florida
- 📺 TV Channel(s): NBA League Pass
- 💻 Free 2023-24 NBA Season Game Live Stream: Jazz Sports
- 🎲 2023-24 NBA Season Game Odds: Celtics -8 (-110) | Heat +8 (-110)
Celtics vs. Heat Odds
Celtics vs. Heat Predictions
Boston enters this matchup on a three-game road winning streak. The Celtics are 23-6 in Eastern Conference play this season. This is the second time these two teams are playing one another.
In the first meeting on Oct. 27, the Celtics won 119-111 at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game for Boston.
The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 games. During this stretch, the C’s have averaged 118 points, 46.9 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 5.6 steals, and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field.
On the other side, Miami has lost four straight games. The Heat are 12-9 at home this season and 7-8 in games decided by 10 or more points. Jimmy Butler is averaging 21.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals with the club.
The Heat are 18-13 against conference opponents. Though, Miami is 4-6 in its past 10 contests, averaging 102.4 points, 42.7 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 6.6 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the floor.
Per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Celtics hold a 78.9% chance of defeating Miami. Terry Rozier was acquired in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
In Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, he scored nine points in 29 minutes off the bench. Since the Heat have disappointed at home this season, take the Celtics to win.
Celtics vs. Heat Injuries
Boston Celtics Injury Report
C Kristaps Porzingis (knee; upgraded to probable) | PF Oshae Brissett (back; upgraded to probable)
Miami Heat Injury Report
PF Kevin Love (illness;…