NBASeries starts 12/25
Heat2-5
vs
Celtics5-2
MIA 27%73% BOS
# NBA
Heat vs Celtics prediction
Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, Friday 25 December, 2:30 PM ET at TD Garden. Our line gives the Celtics a 73% chance.
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- Rank
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Heat
- PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo28.4
- AssistsDavion Mitchell8.0
- ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo12.3
Celtics
- PointsJayson Tatum27.0
- AssistsJayson Tatum7.9
- ReboundsPaul George6.0
Season averages
| MIA | Stat | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Streak | L1 |
| 123.9 | Points Against | 109.1 |
| 2-5 | Last Ten Games | 5-2 |
| 118.1 | Points Per Game | 115.0 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 46 |
| 35 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 42.3 | Rebounds Per Game | 42.4 |
| 28.7 | Assists Per Game | 26.9 |
| 5.0 | Blocks Per Game | 3.7 |
| 8.1 | Steals Per Game | 8.7 |
Last five games
Heat
- Lat CHA115-110
- Lvs DAL113-109
- Wat ATL129-117
- Wvs IND145-125
- Lat LAL138-117
Celtics
- Wvs CHI134-99
- Wvs BKN125-124 OT
- Wvs CHI125-111
- Wat ORL108-97
- Lat HOU109-93
Injury report
Heat
- Myron GardnerDay-To-Day
- Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-Day
Celtics
- Payton PritchardDay-To-Day
- Jayson TatumDay-To-Day
- Devin CarterOut
Game info
- Venue
- TD Garden, Boston, MA
- TV
- ABC, ESPN
- Season series
- Series starts 12/25
Celtics and Heat this season
- Fri 25 DecHeat at CelticsFri 2:30 PM ET
- Sat 27 MarCeltics at HeatSat 8:00 PM ET
- Fri 2 AprHeat at CelticsFri 7:30 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Heat vs Celtics?
2:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 25 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Heat vs Celtics on?
ESPN lists ABC, ESPN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Heat vs Celtics?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Boston Celtics a 73% chance, so a call on them pays x1.37. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Heat vs Celtics played?
At TD Garden in Boston, MA, the home of the Boston Celtics.
How many times do the Celtics and Heat play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them.
When do the Celtics and Heat play next?
Saturday 27 March 2027 at 8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Celtics at the Heat.
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