Celtics vs Heat Odds, Picks and Predictions Tonight

Miami Heat won the Eastern Conference finals opener against Boston Celtics 118-107. Boston had one day off after playing seven games with Milwaukee in Round 2 and was playing without starters Al Horford and Marcus Smart.

The market consensus for Game 2 is -4 for Miami. The total opened at 205.5 points and slid up to 207. 5 as of Wednesday morning.

Predictions made on 5/18/2022 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

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Celtics are playing against the Heat tonight. Marcus Smart, Al Horford and Sam Hauser are probable, while Kyle Lowry is a doubt.

The Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between the Heat and Celtics.

Celtics vs Heat is tonight. Celtics are the favorite to win.

Bookies predicted Boston taking at least one win in Miami.

Sam Hauser is injured for Game 2 vs Miami. Al Horford is doubtful and Marcus Smart is probable.

The Game 1 total closed at 203 points. The Game 2's total has climbed to 207.5 points, which is a point higher than the opening total for Game1. Boston and Miami played above their postseason tempos in the opener. Jayson Tatum put up 29 points despite a bad game, Jaysen Tummine put in 36 points and the Boston bench chipped in with 36. Jimmy Butler scored 41 points from the free-throw line.

The first half of Game 1 is indicative of how this series could shake out. Boston and Miami posted advanced defensive ratings of 112.5 and 126. 5 respectively. Miami's reserves are great, but they have injuries and a lack of experience. Smart's injury is a big knock to Boston's game plan.

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