The highly anticipated matchup between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics is set to take place tonight at 8:30 PM EDT. The betting lines are currently in favor of the Celtics, who are listed as -7 favorites with a moneyline of -297. On the other hand, the Heat are listed at +7 underdogs with a moneyline of +240. The over/under for the game is set at 203.0, which indicates a relatively low-scoring affair.
Recent History
These two teams last faced each other on May 27, 2023, with the Celtics narrowly edging out the Heat by a score of 104-103. During that game, the Celtics were listed as -2 favorites, but they failed to cover the spread. Additionally, the total for that game was set at 209.0, but it ultimately stayed under by 2.0 points.
Against The Spread
When it comes to betting against the spread, the Heat have been the better team over their past 10 games, covering the spread in 6 of those matchups. The Celtics, on the other hand, have only managed to cover the spread in 4 of their last 10 games. Despite this, Boston is still heavily favored heading into tonight’s matchup.
Totals Trends
When it comes to betting on the totals, both teams have been inconsistent in their last 10 games. The Heat have gone over the total in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in the other 5. The Celtics, meanwhile, have had an even split with 5 games going over the total and 5 staying under.
Expert Picks
For tonight’s game, we’re following one of the hottest handicappers on the market, JanuaryH1231. Based on their expert analysis, we’re taking the Miami Heat as +7 underdogs at -110 odds. Despite the Celtics’ recent success, the Heat have been hot against the spread and could potentially pull off the upset in this game.
As always, please remember to gamble responsibly and good luck to everyone with their bets tonight!