Heat vs. Celtics Odds
| Heat Odds | +9 |
| Celtics Odds | -9 |
| Over/Under | 215.5 |
| Date | Friday, May 19 |
| Time | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| Channel | TNT |
*Odds as of Friday morning
In a bit of a shocker, the Miami Heat beat the Boston Celtics, 123-116, on Wednesday to steal Game 1 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals.
Heat vs. Celtics odds show Boston as a 9-point favorite against Miami for Friday’s Game 2, which suggests a bounce back for Jayson Tatum and Company tonight.
On the other hand, bettors are happily grabbing the points as 60% of spread tickets have come in on the Heat thus far.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that Heat vs. Celtics predictions are calling for another Miami win, just that the majority of bettors believe that “Playoff Jimmy’s” team can keep it close enough to cover the spread in Game 2.
With this in mind, let’s take a look at the smartest Heat vs. Celtics predictions, including a betting system with a 60% against-the-spread (ATS) win rate that fits Friday night’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup.
Heat vs. Celtics Predictions
As I mentioned above, six in 10 bets are backing Miami to this point.
However, according to the Action Network’s NBA public betting data, 63% of the money wagered on the Heat vs. Celtics spread has come in on Boston.
This difference in tickets and actual money makes Boston a match for our NBA Playoffs: More Money on Favorites PRO System, which has produced a 220-148-3 (60%) ATS record since 2016.
And for those interested in tailing this strategy, be sure to visit our NBA Live Odds Page to pinpoint the best line possible, which, as of the time of writing, is Boston -8.5 (-115) via BetMGM.
PRO prediction: Celtics -8.5 (-115)
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