The Rematch | Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat
The Boston Celtics will head to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center.
With the addition of Terry Rozier, Heat Culture just got a new look. This will be a highly anticipated rematch of last seasons's Eastern Conference Final.
Celtics vs Heat | Match-up
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-110, to retain the best record in the league (34-10). Jayson Tatum registered a double-double, leading the way with 39 points and 11 rebounds. The other Celtics star Jaylen Brown was right there tallying 34 points in 37 minutes. After this performance the Jays became the first duo in NBA history to individually record 30-plus points, 2-plus blocks and zero turnovers in the same game.
After getting both wins in Texas, beating the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks.
The C's are set to make the final stop on a three-game road trip, when they visit the Miami Heat in South Beach.
The Boston Celtics have a record of 4-1 in their last 5 games versus the Heat. Their last loss against Miami came in game 7, in one of the best Eastern Conference Finals of all time.
The new look Heat are coming off a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. And now will take on the best team in the NBA on a back to back. Coming off no rest, the silver lining is that Miami will not have to travel.
With the acquisition of Charlotte's Terry Rozier, the Heat have added a solid point guard to their roster. Rozier is averaging 23.2 PPG, 6.6 APG and he is shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc. Rozier played his first four seasons in Boston, before he headed to Charlotte.
With some experience under his wings, Rozier will finally have his chance to show his potential in a winning culture.
How to watch Celtics vs. Heat
Game day: Thursday, January 25th, 2024
Tip-off: 7:30 PM (Eastern Time)
TV Channel: TNT
Arena: Kaseya Center
Location: Miami, Florida
Take a look at the best Celtics Odds and Miami Odds for the 2023/2024 NBA Season.
NBA Predictions
The best NBA Predictions for this game would be to take
Derrick White Over 15.5 Points
Jayson Tatum Over 5.5 Assists
Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points
Jimmy Butler Over 2.5 3PT FG Made
Friday NBA ODDS Celtics vs Heat
(8:30 p.m., TNT)
Betting Odds Summary
The Miami are underdogs to defeat the Boston Celtics, according to BetUS. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NBA betting promos in 2024.
Moneyline: Celtics 1.32 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $13.20 total); Miami Heat 3.45 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $34.50 total)
Point Spread: Celtics -8 (Celtics favorites to win by less than 8 points, otherwise Heat cover)
Total Scoring Over/Under: O 224 points scored by both teams combined
Score Predictions: Celtics 117, Miami 112
Three reasons why we believe the Celtics will beat the Heat;
The Celtics are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the Heat
Boston Celtics rank 1st in offensive rating and 2nd in defensive rating
Kristaps Porziņģis did not play Monday, he will be fully fit to compete against a back to back playing Miami heat
NBA Friday Night Schedule
Thursday, January 25th
8:00 P.M. ET
Sixers at Pacers (BSIN)
8:00 P.M. ET
Jazz at Wizards (MNMT)
8:30 P.M. ET
Celtics at Heat (TNT)
8:30 P.M. ET
Nuggets at Knicks (MSG)
8:30 P.M. ET
Wolves at Nets (Yes)
11:00 P.M. ET
Kings at Warriors (TNT)
11:30 P.M. ET
Bulls at Lakers (Sportsnet LA)
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