Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Odds
The Miami Heat (2-4) visit the Boston Celtics (5-1) on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET. The Celtics are 5.5-point favorites and the over/under is 230.5.
AI pick for Heat vs Celtics
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIA +5.5 -103 BOS -5.5 -117 | MIA +177 BOS -212 | O 230.5 -110 U 230.5 -110 |
Line movement
- Spread (BOS)
- -5.5 to -5.5
- Total
- 230.5 to 230.5
Team stats comparison
| Stat | MIA | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-4 | 5-1 |
| Points per game | 118.3 #9 | 118.7 #8 |
| Opponent points per game | 121.5 #26 | 109.2 #9 |
| Offensive rating | 113.6 #13 | 117.7 #5 |
| Defensive rating | 117.2 #26 | 107.6 #6 |
| Net rating | -3.6 #21 | +10.1 #4 |
| Pace | 103.9 #5 | 99.4 #24 |
| True shooting % | 57.6% | 59.2% |
League rank in small type. Ratings are per 100 possessions.
Heat vs Celtics: quick answers
What is the spread for Heat vs Celtics?
At DraftKings, the Boston Celtics are favored by 5.5 points (BOS -5.5).
What is the over/under for Heat vs Celtics?
The total is set at 230.5 points at DraftKings.
What are the moneyline odds for Heat vs Celtics?
Miami Heat +177 and Boston Celtics -212 at DraftKings.
What time does Heat vs Celtics start?
Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 PM ET on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Where can I find the AI pick for Heat vs Celtics?
The AI pick, win probability, projected score and player prop leans are in the Basketball AI: Odds & Analysis app, updated about 10 hours and again 25 minutes before tip-off.
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