Biggest NBA Rivalry | Heat vs Celtics  

When: Sunday, February 11th at 2:00pm 

Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida

Watch: ABC

Matchup: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics

This Sunday afternoon Heat vs Celtics is between two teams that are a part of the biggest NBA rivalry that we as fans have seen for the past 15 years.  Both of these teams are championship contenders and consistently meet each other in the playoffs. In the last two seasons, both the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics have met in the Eastern Conference Finals and both times it has gone 7 games. The Miami Heat are back to form and have won 4 of their last 5 games. The Boston Celtics currently have the best record in the entire league. This is going to be a pre-super bowl masterclass. We will provide you with the proper information needed for this Suns vs. Pacers match.

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: Best Odds

Team:                Spread:                  O/U:                      Moneyline:

Heat                   +5.5                        226                   -231

Celtics               -5.5                          226                          +188

The Miami Heat are entering this game as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat currently have a record of 28 wins and 24 losses. The Heat have bounced out of their slump and have won 4 of their last 5 games. Miami is currently on a two game win streak. The Heat are led by center 2024 All Star Reserve Bam Adebayo who is averaging 20.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. As we get closer to the end of the season, Jimmy Butler has hit second gear, currently averaging 21.4 points, 5.5 assists and 4.6 assists per game. In February Jimmy is averaging 21, 8 and 6.

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: Betting Trends 

Miami Heat: 

• ·      23 – 28 – 1 ATS this season 
• ·      11 – 16- 0 ATS at home 
• ·      12 – 12 – 1 ATS on the road 
• ·      21 – 31 – 0 O/U this season 
• ·      13 – 14 – 0 O/U at home
• ·      8 – 17 – 0 O/U on the road 

Boston Celtics: 

• 24 – 26 – 2 ATS this season 
• 14 – 14 – 0 ATS at home 
• 10 – 12 – 2 on the road 
• 26 – 26 – 0 O/U this season 
• 14 – 14 – 0  O/U at home 
• 12 – 12 – 0 O/U on the road

The Boston Celtics are entering this game as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference and the best record in the entire league. The Celtics are currently 40-12. Boston has won 8 of their last 10 games and are on a three game win streak. Boston has one of the best rosters in the NBA led by players such as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. The Boston Celtics GM Brad Stevens was also able to make a great trade at the deadline and acquire a solid backup big in Xavier Tillman, who is a game time decision on Sunday, from the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: Game Prediction

The Miami Heat are finally starting to look like the team we expected them to be. Everyone knows at this time of the year is when Jimmy Butler actually decides to show up and be a superstar. Miami has finally started to win games again and are looking like a fully healthy team in this match. Newly acquired point guard Terry Rozier has caught a groove and is averaging 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 4 games this month. The Heat have been a little above average this season when playing at home with a record of 15 wins and 12 losses. Miami tends to step up their game against Boston and have won 4 of the last 5 series that they have matched up together in the playoffs. 

The Boston Celtics are my favorites to win it all this season. The Celtics have been playing great basketball away from the TD Garden with a record of 15-9 on the road. The Boston Celtics rank #1 in the league in rebounding and three point attempts and are playing a very small Miami Heat lineup. Boston simply has such a well rounded roster by surrounding their four stars with great depth. They are a problem. 

The Boston Celtics are the best team in the NBA. They statistically are too much to handle on the court and on paper have such a nice roster. Jayson Tatum and company have been so close to the finish line, but could never get the job done. I believe that this is the year where it all changes. This game is going to be gritty and dirty. It will be a hard fought masterclass for the fans. The Miami Heat have been playing great basketball as of late, but a loss will come on this Sunday afternoon matchup. I expect Miami to keep it close, because it is a rivalry game, but ultimately the Boston Celtics will leave Biscayne adding to their win column. 

Moneyline Pick: Boston Celtics (-231)

ATS Pick: Miami Heat (+5.5)

 O/U Pick: Over (226) 

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