Celtics vs Heat Picks and Prediction – 3/14/2025

In the first game of a Friday night NBA TV doubleheader, the Boston Celtics will square off against the Miami Heat from the Kaseya Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Celtics (47-19) have won 24 of their first 31 road games and are sitting comfortably in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Boston missed 43 of 63 three-point attempts during a 118-112 home loss versus Oklahoma City. 

All-Star F Jayson Tatum tallied a team-high 33 points (12-23 FG), eight rebounds, and eight assists. Boston G Derrick White scored 22 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists. Veteran F Al Horford added 18 points, ten boards, and six assists for the Celtics. 

The Miami Heat are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and trail Orlando by a half-game for eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat (29-36) rank 13th in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 110.6 points per contest. On Wednesday, Miami allowed the LA Clippers to shoot a scorching 59 percent from the field during a 119-104 home loss.

Miami G Tyler Herro tallied a game-high 31 points (13-23 FG), seven assists, and six rebounds. Andrew Wiggins scored 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting and dished out five assists. Duncan Robinson added 15 points off the bench for the Heat, who fell to 15-16 at home. 

Boston C Kristaps Porzingis has missed the last few games with a viral illness and is unlikely to play in this contest. These two teams rank in the bottom four of the league in tempo, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Celtics to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 113-96.