The Heat will play the Celtics on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics set for Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Heat currently have a 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 97.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat currently have a 5-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 7-2 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat currently rank 17th (111.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 3rd averaging 120.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.4 points against the Miami Heat, ranking them 24th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat have notched a 3-1 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 4-0 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 9-8 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 16-4 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics in enemy territory... Boston fans be rowdy, ferocious, and ready to plunder the Heat... Miami stands at 9-8, while Boston boasts a 16-4 record... Heat lead the Southeast, Celtics rule the Atlantic... Miami averages 111 points, Celtics put up 120.7... See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Heat at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -8.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +8.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Heat
Celtics
12/02/24 7:40pm EST | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Heat
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/02/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 104.5 o -110104.5 u -115Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points Scored
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o +10529.5 u -140Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Tyler Herro
Points Scored
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 33.5 o -12533.5 u -105Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 44.5 o -11544.5 u -115Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at BOS 12/02/24 7:40pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 22 | 6 | 0.786 | +2.5 | 11-4 | 11-2 | 4-0 | 20-4 | 119.6 | 109.6 | +10.0 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Miami Heat | 13 | 13 | 0.500 | +10.5 | 8-5 | 5-8 | 3-2 | 9-9 | 112.2 | 109.9 | +2.3 | L3 | 5-5 |
Miami Heat & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Miami Heat Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
Miami Heat & Boston Celtics Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other December 2, 2024 NBA Games
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