Celtics vs. Heat Prediction & Odds
The Celtics are laying 2.5 points to the Heat on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET, while the total for tonight’s matchup sits at 219 points. Will Boston cover as road chalk or is there a better play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
541 Boston Celtics (-2) at 542 Miami Heat (+2); o/u 219
7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, October 21, 2022
FTX Arena
Celtics vs. Heat Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 79% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson Tatum logged 39 minutes in Tuesday’s 126-117 win over Philadelphia, tallying 35 points (13-of-20 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers. Tatum stepped up in a big way on the boards on nights when Robert Williams was sidelined last season, and that was once again the case Tuesday night. The All-NBA forward grabbed a team-high 12 in the opener, with no other Celtics finishing with more than five (Al Horford and Blake Griffin). Add to that an efficient offensive night that saw Tatum hit 65% of his field-goal attempts, and this was a great night for fantasy managers who have him rostered. He also combined with Jaylen Brown to make some history, as they became the first Celtics to score 30 or more in the same season opener for the second time (they also did this in 2020). Expecting Tatum to hit double figures in rebounds consistently may be a bit much, but improved production there may be what gives him a shot at top-5 status this season.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Jimmy Butler put up 24 points (5-of-11 FGs, 14-of-16 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block in Wednesday’s loss to Chicago. Butler is entering his 12th NBA season and is as hungry as ever. “Every team in the league should want a guy like Jimmy Butler. That’s why we sought him so aggressively,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “That’s why I wanted to coach him for so long, for so many years. Earlier in his career, I had coaching envy. His intensity level is always at a peak level.” Butler’s production is never a question mark, but his durability is – he’s averaging just under 56 games per season over the last three years.
Celtics vs. Heat NBA Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 road games
Over is 6-0-1 in Celtics last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400
Over is 10-4 in Heat last 14 vs. a team with a winning straight up record
Celtics vs. Heat NBA Prediction:
The Celtics are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games in Miami, are 20-6-1 against the number in their last 27 road games and are 15-6-1 at the betting window in their last 22 games when their opponent allowed 100 points or more in their previous game. On the other side, the Heat are winless against the spread in their last four home games, are 1-4 against the number in their last five games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and are 0-4 ATS in their last four games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -2