Heat vs. Celtics Predictions, Picks, Odds for Today's NBA Playoff Game
Butler and Rozier Sidelined, Celtics Favored to Win Series
Preview and Analysis
With Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier sidelined in Game 1, the Boston Celtics are heavily favored to win the series against the Miami Heat. The Celtics are -8000 to win the series in NBA Playoffs odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.
The Celtics have won four of the last five playoff series between the two teams, including a 4-1 victory in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. The Heat have not won a playoff series against the Celtics since 2012.
The Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 26.9 points per game in the playoffs. Jaylen Brown is also averaging over 20 points per game, and Marcus Smart is averaging a career-high 14.4 points per game.
The Heat are led by Bam Adebayo, who is averaging 16.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in the playoffs. Kyle Lowery is averaging 14.3 points and 7.6 assists per game, and Tyler Herro is averaging 14.2 points per game.
The Celtics are the more experienced team and have a better overall roster. They are also playing at home in Game 1, which gives them a slight edge. The Heat will need to play their best game to pull off an upset.
Celtics-Heat Full First-Round Schedule
Game 1: Sunday, April 17, 7:00 PM ET (Boston) Game 2: Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 PM ET (Miami) Game 3: Thursday, April 21, 8:30 PM ET (Boston) Game 4: Saturday, April 23, 8:00 PM ET (Miami) Game 5: Monday, April 25, if necessary (Boston) Game 6: Wednesday, April 27, if necessary (Miami) Game 7: Friday, April 29, if necessary (Boston)
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