Celtics vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 19, 2025, 4:33PM | Published: Dec 19, 2025, 2:06PM
The Boston Celtics will face the Miami Heat in NBA action at TD Garden on Saturday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Heat side that includes Norman Powell, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Heat game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Boston vs Miami NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 70% chance of beating the Heat at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Heat: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.38, Heat $3.10
- Line: Celtics -6.5 ($1.91), Heat +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 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 $1.38 and the Heat at $3.10.
The Celtics are listed as 6.5-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Heat (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Heat (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Celtics vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $3.10 with Bet365
- Line: Heat +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Celtics vs Heat best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to provide you with 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 preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
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 live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Heat prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Miami game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Celtics vs Heat: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Heat at TD Garden is scheduled to tip off 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Miami predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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