The Celtics will play the Heat on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will tip-off on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Miami Heat, is currently 91.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 12-8 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat come to the floor sporting a 14-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 14th (116.6) for average points scored per game. The Miami Heat stand 5th, averaging 119.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.1 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 28th in the league. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 117.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 6-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Miami Heat, come to the game with a 3-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 24-15 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 21-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! Boston Celtics face Miami Heat on Thursday...The heat is on inside the Miami venue for this fierce battle...Celtics stand at 24-15, Heat at 21-19 for the season...Celtics lead Eastern Atlantic, Heat trailing in Eastern Southeast division standings...Celtics average 116.6 points per game, Heat at 119.6...Be sure to review each team's performance stats...Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads and totals...Don't miss out on the prop bets for this epic showdown...It's sure to be a clash of titans on the hardwood...Let the battle begin, may the best team emerge victorious!
Best Celtics at Heat Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Heat
1/15/26 7:40pm EST | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Celtics
Heat
Game to Overtime
1/15/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -120117.5 u -105Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Andrew Wiggins
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
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Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Kel el Ware
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Luka Garza
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
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Norman Powell
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o +10021.5 u -135Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Pelle Larsson
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
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Tyler Herro
Points Scored
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11822.5 u -115Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o -10542.5 u -125Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at MIA 1/15/26 7:40pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 19 | 0.648 | +6.0 | 18-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 24-13 | 115.3 | 108.4 | +6.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Miami Heat | 29 | 27 | 0.518 | +13.0 | 16-11 | 13-16 | 4-5 | 15-16 | 119.6 | 117.2 | +2.4 | W1 | 5-5 |
Boston Celtics & Miami Heat Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +15000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Miami Heat Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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