The Boston Celtics (24-15) hit the court against the Miami Heat (21-19) as only 2.5-point favorites on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSUN and NBCS-BOS.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Celtics vs. Heat Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Celtics 117, Heat 116.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-125) Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Boston has a 21-18-0 record against the spread this season. Miami’s ATS record is 23-16-1 this year. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Celtics vs. Heat Injury Report<\/p>\n Celtics<\/p>\n Celtics: <\/p>\n Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles), <\/p>\n Josh Minott: Day-To-Day (Ankle)<\/p>\n Heat<\/p>\n Heat: <\/p>\n Davion Mitchell: Day-To-Day (Shoulder)<\/p>\n Celtics vs. Heat Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Thursday, January 15, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Under 233.5 (computer predicts 232.0 points)
\nPick ATS: Heat (+2.5)
\nRecent Celtics vs. Heat Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Celtics have a 13-10 record against the spread in games they were favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
\nBoston has gone over in 17 of its 40 games with a set total (42.5%).
\nThis season, the Celtics have been favored 26 times and won 17, or 65.4%, of those games.
\nBoston has a record of 16-8, a 66.7% win rate, when it’s favored by -125 or more by oddsmakers this season.
\nHeat 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Heat are 12-6-1 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
\nMiami’s games have hit the over 19 out of 40 times (47.5%).
\nThe Heat are 10-12 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 45.5% of those games).
\nMiami has a record of 9-11 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +105 or longer (45%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 7:30 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: FDSSUN and NBCS-BOS
\nLocation: Miami, Florida
\nArena: Kaseya Center
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