Celtics vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 20, 2025, 12:05AM | Published: Dec 19, 2025, 2:06PM
The Boston Celtics will take on the Miami Heat in NBA action at TD Garden on Saturday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Heat team that includes Norman Powell, Bam Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Heat game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Boston vs Miami NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 71% chance of defeating the Heat at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Heat: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.33, Heat $3.45
- Line: Celtics -7.5 ($1.87), Heat +7.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 233 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.33 and the Heat at $3.45.
The Celtics are 7.5-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Heat (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Heat (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 233-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Celtics vs Heat: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Miami at $3.45 with Bet365
- Line: Heat +7.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Celtics vs Heat best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Heat to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Celtics vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Heat at TD Garden on Saturday is the Celtics winning 118-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs Miami game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Heat prediction, put together by experts in the US.
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Celtics vs Heat: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Heat at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat
- Date: Saturday 20 December 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Miami predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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