Celtics vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 3, 2024, 12:36AM | Published: Dec 2, 2024, 1:30AM
The Boston Celtics will take on the Miami Heat in NBA action at TD Garden on Tuesday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a Heat side that includes Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Celtics vs Heat game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Boston vs Miami NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 78% chance of defeating the Heat at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Heat: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.22, Heat $4.50
- Line: Celtics -9.5 ($1.87), Heat +9.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 220.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.22 and the Heat at $4.50.
The Celtics are 9.5-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Heat (+9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 220.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Heat (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 220.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Celtics vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $4.50 with Bet365
- Line: Heat +9.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 220.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Celtics vs Heat predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Heat to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Celtics vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Heat at TD Garden this Tuesday is the Celtics winning 114-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Miami game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Celtics vs Heat: Player Props
Betting on Celtics vs Heat player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Tyler Herro is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Heat.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 29 | 9 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 27 | 6 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Neemias Queta | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| Bam Adebayo | 18 | 10 | 4 |
| Terry Rozier | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Alec Burks | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Duncan Robinson | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs Miami match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Celtics vs Heat: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Heat at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat
- Date: Tuesday 3 December 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Miami predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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