NBA betting interest will be piqued on Friday when the Heat of Miami hit the hard court against the Celtics of Boston.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 114-104 win for the Celtics on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Boston battles the Miami Heat, currently with a 10-23 mark (16-17 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 15-18 for the Boston Celtics and 14-19 for the Miami Heat. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Miami injuries news.
The Boston Celtics sit at No. 6 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Miami Heat are at No. 21 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 11-ranked offense averaging 105.82 PPG, against a Miami Heat defense that ranks No. 7 at 101.24 PPG. The Boston Celtics field goal percentage has averaged 44.92% so far, more than the Miami Heat shooters have achieved on the year, 43.71% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Josh Richardson scored 20 points in a failed effort to lead the Heat to victory (they lost 91-82 to Charlotte at Spectrum Center on Thursday).
Isaiah Thomas was dynamite, scoring 31 points and adding 3 rebounds but Cleveland still won, 124-118, over Boston on Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami home to Detroit, Sunday, January 1st
Boston home to Utah, Tuesday, January 3rd