NBA Odds: Celtics-Heat prediction, odds and pick

The Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics for Game 2 of the NBA season. The Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-177 on Opening Night. Boston defeated Miami in Game 7 of Eastern Conference Finals back in May. Miami lost to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night. The Heat are 0-2 after losing to Chicago.

The Celtics beat the Sixers. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both scored 35 points. Malcolm Brogdon played well. Robert Williams is out until the start of the new year. Noah Vonleh played 20 minutes. Celtics are a good team. They are going to Miami. The Celtics' defense will help them cover the spread. Celtics-Heat is a very good bet.

Jimmy scored 24 points in the loss to the Bulls. Tyler Herro scored 23 himself. Hero nailed four three-pointers and Max Struss nailed five. The Heat must rely on their shooting to keep them in it.

The defense was an issue in the loss to the Bulls. DeMar DeRozen scored 37 points. Kyle Lowry needs to step up tonight. He finished with just two points against the Chicago Bulls and was nonexistent in ECF last season.

The Celtics are playing very well and they should cover the spread on the road.