Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions for Friday, February 6, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Miami Heat will be on the road Friday night with a game in Boston, MA, inside TD Garden at 7:30 PM against the Boston Celtics, and we have you ready to roll with our Miami vs Boston prediction. Miami has 27 wins and 25 losses thus far this season. The Boston Celtics return home Friday night with 30 wins and 18 losses this season. Miami comes into this game struggling, having lost three of its last five after a 12-point home loss to Atlanta. Boston returns home Friday night running hot on a four-game winning streak after a 21-point road victory against the Houston Rockets. Read more about this Miami vs Boston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Miami tries to end skid
The Miami Heat offense has averaged 119.7 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Miami is allowing 118 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 128.3 points over its last three losses. Defensively, Miami was obliterated in its last game, allowing 127 points as Atlanta shot 49% from the floor and knocked down 21 3-pointers. Offensively, Miami was mediocre, scoring 115 points on 44% shooting from the floor. Miami won the rebounding battle by 6, but turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Jamie Jaquez Jr. led the way for the Miami offense with 21 points on 17 shots.
Norman Powell leads the Miami offense this season, averaging 23 points per game. Tyler Herro is second on the team, averaging 21.9 points per game this season, but has played just 11 times. Big man Bam Adebayo averages 18.1 points to go along with the team-leading 9.9 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins averages 15.6 points, and Jamie Jaquez Jr. is averaging 15.4 points per game this season. Davion Mitchell averages 9 points to go along with the team-leading 7.3 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Miami:
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- Andre Wiggins (GTD) - Hamstring
- Norman Powell (GTD) - Personal
- Tyler Herro (GTD) - Ribs
- Terry Rozier (Out) - Not Injury Related
Boston looks for 5 in a row
The Boston Celtics offense has been solid this season, averaging 115.9 points on 47% shooting through 51 games. Defensively, Boston is one of the best teams in the league, allowing 108.6 points per game this season and 91.25 points per game during their current 4-game winning streak. Defensively, Boston dominated their last outing, giving up just 93 points on 41% shooting from the floor. Offensively, Boston was the better team, scoring 114 points, including 65 in the second half, on 43% shooting, and the Celtics made 19 triples in the game. Boston won the rebounding battle by 19 and forced 10 turnovers in the win. Derrick White led the show for the Boston offense in their last outing with 28 points and eight assists on 25 shots.
Jaylen Brown leads the Boston offense this season with 29.5 points per game. Derrick White is second on the team with 17.3 points to go along with the team-leading 5.6 assists. Payton Pritchard averages 17.1 points, and Anfernee Simons averages 14.2 points per game. Neemias Quita averages 10.1 points to go along with a team-leading 8.3 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Boston:
- Nikola Vucevic (Out) - Not Injury Related
- Jaylen Brown (Out) - Hamstring
- Sam Houser (Out) - Thumb
- Chris Boucher (Out) - Personal
- Jason Tatum (Out) - Achilles
Miami vs Boston Pick
- Miami vs Boston Spread Pick
The Boston Celtics are running hot coming into this matchup and will continue that trend against a struggling Miami Heat team. Boston has an elite defense and will have their home fans behind it in this game. Look for the Celtics to continue their winning ways Friday night as they do the job again at home. Boston is tied for the top spot in the Atlantic Division and will continue their playoff push. Take the Boston Celtics on Friday night at home to get the win and cover against Miami to extend their winning streak.
- Miami vs Boston Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well this season, but Boston's defense has been elite and has improved as of late. Look for Boston to stifle a struggling Miami team for 48 minutes, leading to the victory. Take the Boston Celtics on Friday night to get another victory on their home floor, but points will come at a premium for Miami. Take the under on Friday night as the Miami Heat visit the Boston Celtics.
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