Heat vs. Celtics Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 10th, 2025

Arena and City where Heat vs. Celtics will be playing

It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Heat will take on the Celtics on February 10th, 2025, in Miani, FL at Kaseya Center. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Heat vs. Celtics betting tip and prediction

February 10th, 2025 is the date for the Eastern Conference match, which will get underway at 18:30. The Heat enters as 5.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Heat was 5 point underdogs but lost the game to Celtics, 110-106. The over/under for the upcoming game is 219 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 217.5 points, and the under was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we are all well aware of how crucial the 3-point shot has become to the game. Let's analyze the proficiency of teams in long-range shooting. The Heat is currently nailing 36.5% of their 3-pointers. Meanwhile, the Celtics are impressively converting 36.9% of their shots from beyond the arc. The Heat is dedicating 45% of their attempts to 3-pointers, showcasing their commitment to long-range shooting. The Celtics, on the other hand, are taking 53% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat comes into this game with a 25-25 record, and they are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

No, Heat fell to the Nets, 102-86. Tyler Herro scored 24 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 23.7 points per game. He scored 24 points on 10-for-21 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Celtics. In the last game, he scored 30 points in DraftKings and 27.8 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Coming into the February 10th, 2025 contest, Bam Adebayo leads the Heat with 10 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 33.5 points in DraftKings and 34.1 fantasy points in FanDuel. Tyler Herro has a team-high 5.6 assists per game. He scored 30 DraftKings points and 27.8 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Heat is Dru Smith (1.5 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Kel'el Ware is leading the way for the Heat with 1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 38.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.8 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Heat Team Analysis

The Heat's point differential this season is -0.1 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.5 points per game while allowing 110.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 16.9 per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.

Projected Heat Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Celtics, the Heat's starting lineup consisted of Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier. For the upcoming matchup, the Heat has the following injuries: Kevin Love is questionable (illness) and Dru Smith is out (achilles).

Boston Celtics

How are the Celtics playing this season?

The Celtics head this game with a 37-16 record, and they are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Celtics win their most recent game?

Yes, Celtics defeated the Knicks, 131-104. Jayson Tatum scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Celtics

The leading scorer for the Celtics this season is Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 26.8 points per game. Jayson Tatum also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.32. He scored 26 points on 11-for-20 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Heat. In the last game, scored 56.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 52.2 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Celtics

Jayson Tatum is leading the way with 8.6 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 56.5 points in DraftKings and 52.2 in FanDuel. Jayson Tatum is dishing out a team-high 5.6 assists per game. He has 56.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 52.2 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Celtics' leader is Jayson Tatum with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 56.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 52.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Celtics is Kristaps Porzingis, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game

Celtics Team Analysis

The Celtics' point differential this season is 8.8 points per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. They are averaging 117.5 points per game while allowing 108.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Celtics are making 17.8 shots per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Celtics are making 16.4 per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA.

Projected Celtics' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the Celtics' starting five were Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Jrue Holiday. For the upcoming matchup, Celtics has the following injuries: Jrue Holiday is out (shoulder) and Anton Watson is out (thigh).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Heat coming into this game as 5.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Celtics.

Money Line betting suggestion

Heat is a 5.5 money line underdog for the game against the Celtics, and the suggestion is to pick the Celtics.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Heat and Celtics is 219 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Heat and Celtics have combined for just 10 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.