Heat vs Celtics Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 3/14/2025

The struggling Miami Heat face a daunting challenge as they welcome the Eastern Conference powerhouse Boston Celtics to the Kaseya Center, with Tyler Herro's recent 31-point performance offering a rare bright spot amid their five-game losing skid.

While the Celtics enter with question marks around their star-studded lineup - as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis are listed as questionable - they've shown remarkable depth and resilience in winning 15 of their last 19 games.

The Heat (29-36) will need to find answers for their offensive woes if they hope to upset the Celtics (47-19) in what promises to be an intense Friday night showdown at the Kaseya Center.

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics preview

The red-hot Celtics roll into Miami's Kaseya Center looking to bounce back from their recent stumble against the Thunder, while the Heat are desperate to snap out of their worst slump this season.

Boston's offense has been clicking lately, winning 15 of their last 19 games, with Sam Hauser's breakout 33-point performance against Utah showing their impressive depth beyond their stars.

The Heat's struggles are real - they've dropped six of their last seven, and Tyler Herro's 31-point effort against the Clippers wasn't enough to prevent another disappointing home loss.

There's drama in the injury department, with Boston's entire core of Tatum, Brown, White, and Porzingis listed as questionable, which could throw a massive wrench in their gameplan.

Miami's home court hasn't provided much advantage lately, especially against Atlantic Division powerhouses, but they'll need to find answers quick with Herro and Adebayo carrying most of the offensive load.

The matchup history at Kaseya Center has typically favored low-scoring affairs, with both teams' recent meetings consistently staying under the total points line.

Keep an eye on Bam Adebayo, who's coming off a solid 23-point, 14-rebound performance and will need to dominate the paint if Miami hopes to exploit Boston's potentially depleted roster.

Despite their injury concerns, the Celtics' league-leading defense (allowing just 108.2 points per game) should give them the edge against a Heat offense that's gone ice-cold.