Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 19 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will meet in one of five NBA games scheduled for Friday.

The Heat (15-12), who are sixth in the Eastern Conference, have won once in their last five games. They snapped a five-game losing streak on Thursday, winning the Brooklyn Nets 106-95 on the road.

Miami guard Norman Powell recorded 24 points, six rebounds and two assists. Kel'el Ware added 22 points and 12 rebounds.

The Boston Celtics (15-11) are fourth in the Eastern Conference. They have won three of their last five games, but lost 112-105 at home against the Detroit Pistons on Monday.

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Derrick White finished with 31 points, six rebounds and one assist. Jaylen Brown recorded 34 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game details

The Heat-Celtics game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The matchup will air on FDSSUN and NBCS-BOS.

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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics betting lines

Moneyline: Heat (+210) vs. Celtics (-260)

Spread: Heat (+6.5) vs. Celtics (-6.5)

Total: (O/U): Heat (o232.5) -110 vs. Celtics (u232.5) -110

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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics preview

The Boston Celtics have had the upper hand in this rivalry, with an 86-54 record. They've edged the last 10 meetings with an 8-2 record.

Their last matchup was on April 2 when the Heat won 124-103 on the road. Miami guard Tyler Herro recorded 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Celtics guard Brown finished with 24 points, nine rebounds and four assists.

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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics predicted starting lineups

Heat

PG: Davion Mitchell | SG: Jaime Jaquez Jr. | SF: Norman Powell | PF: Andrew Wiggins | C: Bam Adebayo

Celtics

PG: Payton Pritchard | SG: Derrick White | SF: Jaylen Brown | PF: Jordan Walsh | C: Neemias Queta

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics betting tips

Norman Powell has an over/under of 22.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 24.4 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.

Jaylen Brown has an over/under of 29.5 points. He is averaging 29.3 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.

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Game prediction

The Celtics are the favorites to win this game. They have a 72.2% win probability, compared to the Heat's 32.3%.

Edited by Ubong Richard