Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA Playoffs Game 2?
The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics and No. 1 seed Miami Heat face off on Thursday at FTX Arena in Miami in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN.
Who will win the game?
Check out these odds, picks and predictions for the contest.
The Heat are a 3.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Miami is -175 on the money line and Boston is +140.
The over/under for the game is set at 205.5 points.
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Sports Chat Place: Take the Heat to cover vs. Celtics in Game 2
Randy Chambers writes: "The Boston Celtics are at a massive disadvantage with no Horford and a banged up Smart, even if he does play for this contest. The Celtics don’t play a ton of guys as it is, and they’ve been playing every other day now for weeks, logging big minutes, and that’s going to take its toll. The Miami Heat are deep and a feisty defensive team that only makes things that much worse for Boston. Not to mention, Jimmy Butler is playing out of his mind right now and seems to be a man on a mission. The Heat have yet to lose at home these playoffs, and they’re winning those games by an average of 14.7 points. I’m not stepping in front of the Heat at home with a reasonable line. Miami’s depth is the difference in this series."
Picks and Parlays: Heat 101, Celtics 97
It writes: "Boston G Marcus Smart (foot) and F/C Al Horford (health and safety protocols) were sidelined for the series opener and their status for this game is uncertain. Both teams are averaging 96.7 possessions during the postseason, which would rank last in the league during the regular season. Take the under. "
Odds Checker: Go with the Heat at home vs. Celtics in Game 2
Jason Radowitz writes: "This series likely comes down to the final three games. The Heat will more than likely win the first two at home but don't be surprised when the Celtics win their first two games at home in this series. Therefore, I'll take the Heat in Game 2 at -4."
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ESPN: Heat have a 73.5% chance to win the game
The site's Basketball Power Index gives the Celtics a 26.5% chance to win the game.
FiveThirtyEight: Celtics have a 51% win probability
The site gives the Heat a 49% win probability in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series.
Number Fire: Heat have a 56.5% shot at to pick up victory
The site has Miami as the favorite in Game 2 of its playoffs series against Boston.
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