Game 2 Heat vs Celtics Picks, Player Props & Same-Game Parlay

As a team, Miami shot 54.1% from the field, including 16-for-31 from distance, a crisp 51.6% mark.

That was a huge factor in the win, as the Celtics lead the NBA playoffs in 3-point shooting at 39.3% on over 38 attempts per game. Boston shot only 10-for-29, just 34.5%.

After building up a lead by as many as 13, the Celtics’ defense collapsed, getting outscored 46-25 in game-shifting third quarter, as Miami shot 65.4% from the field.

Jayson Tatum, coming off a 51-point effort in the series finale with Philly, led Boston with 30 points but was a non-factor in the fourth quarter. He didn’t attempt a shot, while committing three crucial turnovers.

Jaylen Brown had 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, but he had six turnovers.

Boston did dominate paint scoring, outscoring Miami 62-40, but after relentlessly attacking the paint for 40 first-half points, they barely cleared half that total as the Heat mounted their comeback.

Miami vs Boston Same-Game Parlay

Looking for a Same-Game parlay to add some juice to Game 2? This 4-legger starts with one of our favorite bets these playoffs: Kyle Lowry crossing 18.5 points/rebounds/assists. He turned the trick in Game 1, and he’s went over this exact total four times in the last five games.

Derrick White had 11 points last game, and he’s one of the few C’s that can create offence for himself. Look for him to play a greater role in this series.

Heat vs Celtics Game 2 Same-Game Parlay

Caleb Martin has hit at least two triples in four of his last six outings, including a 3-for-7 effort on Wednesday. We’ll tack the plus odds onto this parlay.

Finally, Marcus Smart has alternated going over then under 5.5 assists for the last six games. After an 11-dime effort against  the Heat, we’ll stick to the trend.

Heat vs Celtics Prediction

In this exact scenario a year ago, Boston pummelled Miami 127-102 in Game 2.

In these playoffs, the Heat have followed a Game 1 win with a loss. In Round 1 against Milwaukee, they lost by 16, and in Round 2 against the Knicks, the Heat lost by six — a game Butler sat out with an ankle injury.

The C’s do have some bounce-back ability, going 7-1 against the spread in their last eight following a loss.

However, Miami has been the bet in this head-to-head, now 14-5 ATS in the last 19 matchups in Boston.

Boston has struggled at home in the playoffs. They’re 4-4 at TD this postseason and 11-11 in their last 22 home playoff games. Meanwhile, the Nuggets, Lakers and Heat have yet to lose at home these playoffs, a combined 21-0.

At this point, it’s also terrifying betting against Butler. I think Boston wins, but who thinks they’re beating that Heat squad by more than 10?