Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA season, in a clash of the Eastern Conference. The game, which will take place at the TD Garden in Boston, is scheduled for this Monday (2nd) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).
The Celtics and Heat are set for this rivalry-filled matchup, but both teams are coming off games played yesterday.
Our Predictions: Boston Celtics Win
Both the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat played last night, facing the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, respectively, and both teams suffered defeats. Despite this being a closely contested matchup in recent times, the Massachusetts team is the favorite, not only due to their superior squad but also because they are playing at home. Therefore, the prediction is a victory for the Celtics.
Since both teams played yesterday, their performance and efficiency are likely to drop. As a result, the chances of a slower-paced game increase, which also boosts the likelihood of an under, especially since the Miami Heat favors this style of play. Consequently, the recommended bet is on the under market for total points.
Latest News and Statistics for the Boston Celtics
Under the leadership of Joe Mazzulla, the Boston Celtics are in second place in the Eastern Conference with 16 wins and four losses. The Massachusetts team recently faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in a direct contest for the conference lead, but lost 115-111, ending their seven-game winning streak.
In the loss to the Cavs, the Celtics made 40% of their total shots and 34.7% from three-point range. Their standout players were Jayson Tatum, with 33 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and a block, Payton Pritchard, who contributed 24 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, and Kristaps Porzingis, with 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Latest News and Statistics for the Miami Heat
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat, coached by Erik Spoelstra, are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 50% win rate, having nine wins and nine losses. Their recent form has been positive, but their most recent game was a 119-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors last night.
In the loss to the Raptors, the Heat made 44.3% of their total shots and 37.5% from three-point range. Their individual standouts were Tyler Herro, with 31 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals, Jimmy Butler, with 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists, and Terry Rozier, who added 17 points, one rebound, and five assists.