Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat - Game Preview and Stats

The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Miami Heat at the TD Garden in Boston, MA, on December 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This highly anticipated matchup will be broadcast on NBCS-BOS, BSSUN, FDS-SUN, and FDSSUN. In their last matchup on May 1st, the Celtics dominated the Heat with a final score of 118-84. The Celtics, backed by a stellar home record of 7-2, have shown great form with a 16-4-0 straight-up record. However, their ATS record at home stands at 3-6. You can explore these records further on our NBA standings page. The Miami Heat, on the other hand, maintain a balanced 5-5 away record and are 9-9-0 straight up this season. With the point spread set at -10.5 in favor of Boston, this game promises to be an exciting contest. Boston's offensive rating of 119.956 and defensive rating of 110.183 make them a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, Miami's 3-point shooting accuracy of 37.8% could be a game-changer. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent games, with Boston losing their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-115, and Miami falling to the Toronto Raptors 116-119. The Celtics' key to success will be maintaining their high field goal percentage of 46% and capitalizing on their defensive rebounds. Miami will need to leverage their defensive strength, which includes an average of 9.33 steals per game, to disrupt Boston's plays. Bettors should also consider the over/under line set at 221 points, with the UNDER being favored at -115 odds. Overall, this matchup offers intriguing betting opportunities, especially with the Celtics' home court advantage.