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The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat meet up for a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, October 21.
This is both teams' second game of the season, and though it may be an overreaction, the Heat do not look like contenders this season. Miami took a 116- 108 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Bulls look legit, but the Heat came out flat, and now they face one of the best teams in the league.
Boston came out firing against Philly on Tuesday, and they'll try to continue their roll today at FTX Arena. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both put up 35 in their opener, showing they are already in midseason form.
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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Match Details
Fixture: Boston Celtics @ Miami Heat
Date & Time: Friday, October 21; 7:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: FTX Arena, Miami, FL
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Betting Odds
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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Best Picks
The over/under is one of the juicest picks in basketball. However, in today's NBA, one team can handle the weight of an over by themselves. So in a game like this, team over/unders are going to be more appealing.
Miami Heat Under 108.5 Points (-110)
Jayson Tatum balled out in the season's first game, recording 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. He's been one of the best players in the league for a minute, but this might be the year he cements himself as a top-five player. The payouts for his props could take a dive over the next few weeks, so jump on while they're hot.
Jayson Tatum to Record a Double Double (+200)
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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Prediction
Betting this early in the season can be difficult. Based on the one-game sample size, the Celtics are a far better team than Miami. However, the Heat underwent minimal changes in the offseason, so it's hard to believe they won't be at a similar level to last season.
Bettors can obviously only work with what they've seen, so ride with Boston until the wheels fall off. The coaching controversy seems to have had no effect on the team, and they look lethal. This might be one of the few games bettors can pick up Boston with a spread under five points this season.
Boston -2.5 (-110)
