Heat vs Celtics Prediction: Our NBA Preview and Prop Picks (10/27/2023)

The Miami Heat will face off against the Boston Celtics in an NBA matchup at TD Garden on Friday, scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET.

With the likes of Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro (pictured), and Bam Adebayo, the Heat are looking to overcome a Celtics lineup that boasts Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis.

This prediction for Friday's NBA matchup between the Heat and Celtics is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions, along with our best bet of the game.

Utilize the interactive widget below to view the latest spread, total, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Heat-Celtics game at TD Garden.

Game Details

• Teams: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: TD Garden

Odds

• Spread: Heat +8 (-110), Celtics -8 (-110)
• Moneyline: Heat +265, Celtics -290
• Total: Over/Under 217 (-110/-110)

The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Leveraging trusted data analysis and advanced algorithms, Dimers has performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's Heat vs. Celtics matchup.

According to Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, the Celtics are more likely to defeat the Heat at TD Garden. This prediction is based on the model giving the Celtics a 74% chance of winning the game.

Elsewhere on the betting board, Dimers predicts that the Heat (+8) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 217 points has a 53% chance of going over.

These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to potential changes.

Player props are an enjoyable way to place wagers on the Heat vs. Celtics matchup without having to bet on the outcome of the game.

Dimers, armed with the most reliable information available, projects how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.

Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Projected box scores for Heat and Celtics

To get a better idea of how each player might impact the game, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Miami Heat

• Jimmy Butler: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Tyler Herro: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Bam Adebayo: 16 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• Kyle Lowry: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Duncan Robinson: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Boston Celtics

• Jayson Tatum: 33 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 28 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Kristaps Porzingis: 25 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
• Jrue Holiday: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Derrick White: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST

Get ready for Friday's action between the Heat and Celtics in the NBA at TD Garden, which is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. If you're looking to enhance your betting experience, consider exploring the best parlay bets today.

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Ryan Leaver | Dimers.com

Ryan Leaver is a highly experienced sports betting digital content producer for Cipher Sports Technology Group. He boasts an impressive writing portfolio, contributing to prominent platforms like Dimers, Fox Sports, Stats Insider, and Triple M.