Celtics vs. Heat odds, picks, predictions, schedule for 2022 Eastern Conference Finals
The Celtics and the Heat are going to play each other in the NBA Finals. The Celtics won the regular season despite injuries to Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry. The Heat were the best team by record in Eastern Conference, but they didn't get much attention.
Jimmy Butler is the engine that makes the Heat go. The Heat are beating up on teams at a better rate with him on the floor. Butler has yet to face a group of perimeter defenders on a level of the Celtics.
Tyler Herro was the Heat's best offensive player during the regular season. In the NBA playoffs, he's been inconsistent. Hero has been targeted on defense and his shot hasn't been falling. The Heat have been the worst offense of the remaining teams.
Derrick White hasn't provided huge scoring outbursts, but he's done all the other things well for the Celtics. He's a great team defender, smart cutter and good ball mover. His jump shot has been shaky since being acquired by the Boston Celtics, so he needs to improve it to play big minutes in this series.
Celtics vs. Heat is scheduled for the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.
Celtics are -160 and the Heat +130 for the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics are going to shut down the Heat's star player, Butler. The Heat don't have the firepower to beat that strategy. I'm picking the Celtics in six.
