Published Feb 5, 6:33am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 5, 6:33am ET
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One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Miami Heat. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Heat pick?
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| Boston Celtics | -809 |
| Miami Heat | +488 |
Following an 11-point loss to the Hawks, Boston has won four straight, including a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
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The Celtics led 49-42 at the break. But they took control of the game for good in the third quarter, courtesy of a 36-21 scoring edge. Thanks to the game-changing stretch, Boston won its fourth straight game despite the absence of Jaylen Brown (hamstring tightness).
Derrick White was one of six players in double digits for the road team. He finished with 28 points and eight assists. Payton Pritchard paced the second unit with 27 points, seven assists, and he shot 5-for-10 from 3-point range.
The Heat have dropped two of their last three games, including a 127-115 setback against Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Miami trailed by double digits after the opening stanza and never recovered after that. Although the Heat cut into the deficit on multiple occasions, the Hawks responded each time en route to a 12-point win.
Jaime Jacquez Jr. paced the offense with 21 points, eight rebounds, and three assists off the bench. Bam Adebayo posted a double-double that included 16 points and 14 rebounds, but he shot just 4-for-16 from the floor.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have taken eight of the previous nine meetings in this series, while Miami is 1-5 in its last six outings against Atlantic Division opponents. These trends favor Boston in this Eastern Conference matchup.
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Boston Celtics
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