With the NBA season heating up, the Miami Heat are heading to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics and help bettors win cash for tonight’s game. The Celtics are on a hot streak and could continue their strong February, while the Heat are trying to stop a potential losing streak after a weak trade deadline.

The NBA season is heating up at the right time, and the contenders are trying to separate themselves from the pretenders in a crucial game for Eastern Conference supremacy. With the Miami Heat on a cold streak and the Boston Celtics getting hot, bettors could have a great time with tonight’s game in the NBA.

Game Details

Date:  February 6

Time:  7:30 PM

Location:  TD Garden, Boston, MA

TV/Streaming:  FanDuel Sports Network, Sun, NBC Sports Boston, NBA League Pass

Odds: BOS -250, Boston Celtics -6.5, o/u 229.5

Team Form & Recent Results

Miami Heat Recent Form

• The Miami Heat lost five of their last ten game, including a loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.
• Miami is in the seventh seed of the Eastern Conference and must avoid another loss to not drop from the play-in seeding.
• The Heat have been playing well offensively, with being 3rd in PPG, and first on pace, and have been playing well defensively, with being fourth in defensive rating.
• Bam Adebayo has been the Heat’s best player, scoring 18.1 points per game, having nine rebounds, and four assists per game.

Boston Celtics Recent Form

• The Boston Celtics have been having a hot streak, winning four games in a row and winning seven of their last ten games.
• Boston has been playing well, holding the third seed of the Eastern Conference, and hopes to move up to a better seeding with a win tonight.
• Boston has been having a strong season, with scoring ranking 2nd in 3PT FG, 10th in 3PR FG%, and taking care of the ball, with being first in turnovers.
• Jaylen Brown is having a solid season, scoring 29.5 points a game, having 7.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

Key Storylines

• The Miami Heat will not have Tyler Herro due to injury and Terry Rozier due to issues outside of the team, while Boston will not have John Tonje due to events outside the team, along with Jayson Tatum, who is still recovering from his Achilles injury.
• Neither team will have any stars returning due to the severity of their injuries.
• Boston is hoping to add another win in their four-game winning streak, while the Heat is trying to avoid a losing streak.
• Las Vegas is favoring the Boston Celtics due to the health of their roster and having a strong winning streak to start the month.

Players to Watch

Miami Heat

• Pelle Larsson
• The second-year guard for the Miami Heat has been playing well, scoring 10.5 points per game, and has 3.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game.
• In the loss to the Hawks, Larsson scored 18 points, had four rebounds, and five assists.

Boston Celtics

• Derrick White
• The veteran shooter for the Celtics is scoring 17.3 points per game, 5.6 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game.
• White scored 28 points, with one rebound and eight assists in the win against the Rockets.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Miami Heat this season has been one of the more balanced teams with a strong offense and a solid defense, and could be a tough matchup for the Celtics tonight. Miami’s offense has been playing well, with the third-highest PPG, first in pace, and second in rebounds due to the strong forward and center play in the lineup. Miami has also been playing well on defense, with being fourth in defensive rating and sixth-place in steals.

While the Heat are a solid team overall, the Boston Celtics’ offense could give them problems beyond the arc with their high-shooting offense. Boston’s offense has been playing with being second in offensive ratings, and has a strong 3PT FG being second, and tenth in 3PT FG%. While Boston has a strong offense, the team could struggle with the defense being tenth, but a strong unit against any team.

Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Miami Heat to win this game, they need to slow down the Celtics’ three-point shooting and have them miss more than they made. Boston has been shooting the ball from beyond the paint, and the Heat could take advantage of their shooting with solid defense in the paint. Miami also needs to outpace the Celtics due to them being one of the slower teams this season.

While the Heat needs to slow down Boston’s three-point shooting, the Celtics need to score in the paint and have a strong defensive game against the Heat. Miami has been playing with their offensive ratings being solid, and Boston needs to slow them down at home.

Prediction

Prediction: Miami Heat 100, Boston Celtics 119

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Sun, NBC Sports Boston
• Streaming: NBA League Pass 
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Miami Heat] vs. [Boston Celtics] game?  

A: [The time for the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics game will be at 7:00 P.M.]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [The Celtics are the favorites in this match-up due to the team being a strong roster and the Heat dealing with crushing injuries]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [The game will be at TD Garden, Boston, MA]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [(BOS -250, Boston Celtics -6.5, o/u 229.5)]

Conclusion

With the Boston Celtics being on a strong winning streak, they could easily win against the Miami Heat in a game where they easily cover. Miami, while a solid team, has been playing sluggishly and could struggle against the Celtics’ strong shooting tonight.

Bettors could easily take the Celtics winning and covering due to the team getting in form to start February off with a bang. With the NBA season over in two months, bettors could start this weekend off with a bang with the Miami Heat taking on the Boston Celtics.