Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Prediction: will the Celtics make amends for last night's loss?

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on December 1. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Celtics met with Cleveland, so far their main rival in the Eastern Conference, for the second time this season. The first meeting, which took place on November 20 at TD Garden, Boston took the Cavs from the Cavs - 120:117. It was not possible to repeat this success. This time the Celtics played away and lost - 111:115. Note that the team realized only 40% of shots from the game and made only 17 assists. The opponent's level was high, but there's no denying that Boston played one of the worst games of the season.

The Celtics now have a 16-4 record. The gap from Cleveland, who retained the first line in the Eastern Conference, is 1.5 wins. Also, the Celtics have dropped to third place in the offensive rating, passing Memphis. Boston is averaging 120.7 points per game. The Grizzlies are averaging 121.7, while the Cavaliers are averaging 122.0.

The Heat also played their previous game yesterday. The team visited Toronto, one of the main outsiders this season, and unexpectedly lost 116:119. Miami showed poorly in defense, allowing, in particular, as many as 30 assists.

In general, the championship is going well for Miami. Although the Heat are still unable to exceed 50 percent of wins - the balance is 9-9 - they are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Boston has lost only four games in this championship, rarely facing truly serious competition. It is also unlikely that Miami will be able to claim at least a defeat at TD Garden not with a double-digit score difference. The Heat today is noticeably inferior to Boston in terms of the composition and key game characteristics, and we will bet here against them. We'll take the Celtics' victory via a higher total, taking into account the high position of the reigning champion in the offensive rating.