The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 99-90 loser as they battled the Heat on the road. The Celtics failed to cover in the match as a 5-point underdog, while 189 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Boston: Team record: 56-26 SU, 38-42-2 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 25 games

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston home to Miami, Saturday, May 7 Miami at Boston, Saturday, May 7

NBA Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

In their last action, Boston was a 101-89 winner on the road against the Knicks. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (190) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Heat were a 97-91 winner in their most recent outing at home against the 76ers. They failed to cover the 11-point spread as favorites, while the total score (188) made winners of OVER bettors.

Boston: Team record: 56-26 SU, 38-42-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing New York are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston at Miami, Tuesday, May 3 Miami home to Boston, Tuesday, May 3

NBA Playoffs Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 179.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 99-82 winner as they battled the 76ers at home. The Celtics covered in the match as a 5.5-point favorite, while 181 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Chicago won its last outing, a 97-94 result against the Suns on April 5. The Bulls failed to cover in that game as a 11-point favorite, while the 191 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Boston: Team record: 54-23 SU, 36-39-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 15 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 11 of last 16 games when playing Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 8-2 After playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Chicago: Team record: 57-20 SU, 47-29-1 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Phoenix are 4-6 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston home to Washington, Friday, April 8 Chicago at Cleveland, Friday, April 8

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 197½.

Last time out for Boston, they were an 89-85 winner as they battled the Hornets on the road. The Celtics covered in the match as a 1-point favorite, while 174 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 100-95 loser as they battled the Bucks on the road. The Knicks failed to cover in the match as a 2-point favorite, while 195 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Boston: Team record: 49-19 SU, 32-34-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing New York is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New York

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Memphis are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

New York: Team record: 35-34 SU, 40-27-2 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games at home is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Boston home to Memphis, Wednesday, March 23 New York home to Orlando, Wednesday, March 23

 

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks

The Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total is sitting at 199½.

Phoenix won its last outing, a 104-103 result against the Nets on February 28. The Suns failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Celtics were a 107-102 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Jazz. They covered the 4?point spread as favorites, while the total score (209) made winners of OVER bettors.

Phoenix: Team record: 31-27 SU, 27-30-1 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing New Jersey are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Boston: Team record: 43-15 SU, 28-28-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing at home against Phoenix

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Golden State are 3-7 After playing Utah are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Phoenix at Milwaukee, Friday, March 4 Boston home to Golden State, Friday, March 4

 

 

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 189½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 99-92 winner as they battled the Clippers on the road. The Celtics failed to cover in the match as an 8-point favorite, while 191 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Utah was a 120-116 loser in its last match on the road against the Pistons. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 236 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Boston: Team record: 42-15 SU, 27-28-2 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 games when playing on the road against Utah The total has gone OVER in 16 of last 22 games when playing Utah The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Phoenix are 4-6 After playing LA Clippers are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

Utah: Team record: 32-28 SU, 26-33-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone OVER in 16 of last 22 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Denver are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Boston home to Phoenix, Wednesday, March 2 Utah home to Denver, Thursday, March 3

 

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz

The Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 204.

Boston won its last outing, a 115-93 result against the Warriors on February 22. The Celtics covered in that game as a 4.5-point favorite, while the 208 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Denver was a 120-107 winner in its last match at home against the Grizzlies. They covered the 1.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 227 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Boston: Team record: 41-14 SU, 27-26-2 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 11 games when playing Denver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing Golden State are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Denver: Team record: 33-25 SU, 25-30-3 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Portland are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Boston at LA Clippers, Saturday, February 26 Denver at Portland, Friday, February 25

 

 

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets

NBA Preview: New Jersey Nets vs. Boston Celtics

The New Jersey Nets and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total is sitting at 185½.

New Jersey lost its last outing, a 102-85 result against the Spurs on February 14. The Nets failed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point underdog, while the 187 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Last time out for Boston, they were an 85-82 winner as they battled the Heat at home. The Celtics covered in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 167 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New Jersey: Team record: 17-39 SU, 26-30 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 17 of last 25 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Boston

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing San Antonio are 3-7 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

Boston: Team record: 39-14 SU, 25-26-2 ATS

is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 13 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Golden State are 2-8 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Next up: New Jersey at San Antonio, Friday, February 25 Boston at Golden State, Tuesday, February 22

 

Nets vs. Celtics

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 187.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 93-84 result against the Grizzlies on February 7. The Lakers covered in that game as a 3-point favorite, while the 177 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Celtics were a 94-89 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Bobcats. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (183) made winners of OVER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 36-16 SU, 23-29 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston LA Lakers are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games on the road LA Lakers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing New York are 5-5 After playing Memphis are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

Boston: Team record: 38-13 SU, 24-25-2 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 11 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 7-3 After playing Charlotte are 9-1 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: LA Lakers at New York, Friday, February 11 Boston home to Miami, Sunday, February 13

 

 

Celtics vs. Lakers

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 192½.

The Magic were a 110-92 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Wizards. They covered the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (202) made winners of OVER bettors.

In their last action, Boston was a 101-97 loser at home against the Mavericks. They failed to cover the 7?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (198) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 32-19 SU, 21-28-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Boston: Team record: 37-12 SU, 23-24-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 10 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Charlotte are 9-1 After playing Dallas are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Orlando home to LA Clippers, Tuesday, February 8 Boston at Charlotte, Monday, February 7

 

Magic vs. Celtics

BOSTON CELTICS (34-10) at PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-21)

BOSTON CELTICS (34-10) at PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-21) Sportsbook.com Line/Total: Boston -5 & 183 

The Boston Celtics come into their Thursday battle with the Portland Trail Blazers feeling much more complete having their physical center Kendrick Perkins back. Perkins, who adds a defensive presence that can’t be categorized, had seven points and six rebounds in his first game back Tuesday in a 112-95 win over the Cavaliers. The return of Perkins comes at an ideal time with Shaquille O’Neal and Jermaine O’Neal both still out. To help out the recent thin frontcourt of the Celtics, Luke Harangody chipped in eight points and some much needed energy off the bench Tuesday. Boston has been terrific at TD Garden this year (22-3 SU), but beatable on the road (12-7 SU, 11-8 ATS). Ray Allen who is averaging 17.3 PPG this year, needs to play better this time around against the Blazers. The last meeting on Dec. 1, Allen went 3-for-12, scoring nine points and the C’s were minus-10 when he was on the court. Despite Allen’s poor shooting and a 15-0 run in the fourth by Portland, the Celtics held on and won 99-95.

 

It is hard to remember a team plagued with so many unfortunate injures as the Blazers have suffered this year. They’ve already lost Greg Oden for the season, and star guard Brandon Roy has not seen the court yet this calendar year. To add fuel to the fire, Marcus Camby has been out with a knee injury and LaMarcus Aldridge recently went for an MRI on his right hip. Luckily there was no cartilage damage to Aldridge’s hip and he will be available for Thursday’s contest. With Aldridge not 100 percent and Oden and Camby out, Portland desperately needs help from Joel Przybilla, who has scored a total of 10 points as a starter in the past three games. He didn’t attempt a field goal in 23 minutes in Monday’s embarrassing 96-81 loss to the Kings. Through all the injuries this year, the Blazers have been very solid at home this year (16-6 SU, 12-9 ATS). Portland has found scoring from the terrific second year player Wesley Matthews, who is averaging 22.7 PPG in his past three games. Matthews also scored 23 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from 3-point range in the Dec. 1 matchup against the Celtics.

 

Boston has owned this series recently, going 10-1 SU and 8-3 ATS in the past 11 meetings with Portland. The C’s have outscored the Blazers by 7.8 PPG in the past five meetings at the Rose Garden, with all four wins coming by at least six points, which is greater than Thursday’s spread. Having a healthy Perkins against a banged-up Aldridge may be the downfall for the Blazers. Portland, who has heavily relied on LaMarcus Aldridge (21.1 PPG) this year, needs to find another way to score and the tough defense of Boston (91.8 PPG allowed, second-best in NBA) won’t make that easy. The defending Eastern Conference champions should be able to handle the tough home crowd of Portland and take the victory against the spread.

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NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

Boston won its last outing, a 112-95 result against the Cavaliers on January 25. The Celtics covered in that game as a 16.5-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Portland was a 96-81 loser in its last match at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 177 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Boston: Team record: 34-10 SU, 21-21-2 ATS

is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Phoenix are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Portland: Team record: 25-21 SU, 22-21-3 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Boston is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing San Antonio are 4-6 After playing Sacramento are 9-1 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Boston at Phoenix, Friday, January 28 Portland home to San Antonio, Tuesday, February 1

 

Boston vs. Portland

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 3-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 192½.

Orlando won its last outing, a 108-99 result against the Timberwolves on January 15. The Magic covered in that game as an 8-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Boston was a 99-94 winner in its last match at home against the Bobcats. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 193 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Orlando: Team record: 26-14 SU, 17-22-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 15 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Boston: Team record: 30-9 SU, 19-19-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Charlotte are 9-1 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Orlando home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, January 19 Boston home to Detroit, Wednesday, January 19

 

Magic vs. Celtics