Celtics vs. Heat NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 2

Celtics vs. Heat Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and FDSSUN

The Boston Celtics (16-4) host the Miami Heat (9-9) after winning four home games in a row. The Celtics are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, December 2, 2024. The point total is 217.5 in the matchup.

Celtics vs. Heat Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Heat Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (75%)

Celtics vs. Heat Betting Trends

• The Celtics have registered an 8-11-1 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Heat are 8-9-1 this year.
• Celtics games have gone over the total 10 times out of 18 chances this season.
• Heat games this year have hit the over 55.6% of the time (10 out of 18 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Boston has fared worse when playing at home, covering three times in nine home games, and five times in 11 road games.
• At home, the Celtics exceed the total 66.7% of the time (six of nine games). They've hit the over in 36.4% of away games (four of 11 contests).
• This year, Miami is 3-5-0 at home against the spread (.375 winning percentage). On the road, it is 5-4-1 ATS (.500).
• Looking at the over/under, Heat games have gone over less frequently at home (four of eight, 50%) than on the road (six of 10, 60%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum is averaging 29 points, 5.7 assists and 8.5 boards.
• Derrick White is averaging 18.3 points, 4.7 boards and 4.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Jaylen Brown averages 24.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists, shooting 43.2% from the field and 33.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 16 points, 3 boards and 2.9 assists.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 assists and 4.2 boards.

Heat Leaders

• Per game, Bam Adebayo gets the Heat 15.7 points, 9.9 boards and 4.9 assists. He also averages 1.7 steals (seventh in NBA) and 0.8 blocks.
• Tyler Herro averages 24 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists. He is also draining 47.1% of his shots from the field and 41.9% from beyond the arc, with 4.2 treys per game (third in league).
• Per game, Jimmy Butler gets the Heat 18.9 points, 5.1 boards and 4.8 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Terry Rozier's numbers on the season are 13 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. He is draining 40.4% of his shots from the floor and 36.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 treys.
• The Heat are getting 10.6 points, 2.2 boards and 1.9 assists per game from Duncan Robinson.

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