Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Preview, Odds, Prediction (Mar 14)
- Celtics vs. Heat game comes after both teams lost their previous games.
- Boston suffered a defeat to OKC Thunder at the TD Garden. 116-112.
- Miami Heat have 5 losses in a row.
Boston didn’t expect to lose at home to the Thunder, while the Heat got used to dropping games recently. The hosts are in a tough position with the regular season nearing its end and have to rise to the occasion now.
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How to Watch
- When: Friday, March 14, 6 pm ET
- Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
- How to Watch: NBA TV
NBA Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Heat | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The fact that the Celtics lost at home to one of their biggest title contenders this year is enough to understand how badly they want to rebound. It was 118-112 for the guests, who trashed the third-best defense in the league.
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points yet made only four of his 13 three-pointers. Derrick White added 22, while Jaylen Brown had a tough night with only 10 buckets.
Miami lost its fifth event in a row. This time, the Clippers took the win in Florida, 119-104. This was the fourth straight they lost at the Kaseya Center. With a 29-36 record, their playoff ambitions are at stake here.
Heat is now 15-16 at home, which is terrible when we remember how good they played in Miami. Also, they are 1-5 over the last six appearances at Kaseya Center.
Celtics vs. Heat Betting Trends
- Boston is 8-1 in their last 9 road trips.
- Boston won the last 7 games in Miami against the Heat.
- TOTAL has gone UNDER in 5 of the Heat’s last 6 games.
- Miami Heat is 6-3 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the previous 9 contests.
Celtics vs. Heat Head to Head
The result of this season’s series is 2-0 for Boston, who won the last seven games in Miami against this rival. They won 108-89 in Boston and 103-85 in Florida.
Celtics vs. Heat Predictions
We don’t have to explain too much why we should bet on the Celtics. They are in much better shape and have dazzled and insecure rivals opposite themselves.
- Free NBA picks: Boston Celtics win
