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The Miami Heat visit the TD Garden on Sunday to face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. It's a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, with the Celtics out for revenge after the Heat had upset them in seven games.
However, the Heat are at a disadvantage, with Jimmy Butler ruled out for weeks due to a right knee injury. The Celtics will be in full force, but Miami won't go down without a fight, led by Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and the rest of their scrappy roster.
The Celtics are -1200 favorites to win Game 1 against the Heat with a spread of -14.5. The total is likely going over 209.5 points. On that note, let's look at the top-10 player props available for Sunday's matchup.
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Top 10 Player Props for Game 1 of Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
No. 10 - Kevin Love, Pts+Reb - Over 10.5 (-106)
Kevin Love is no longer the player he once was but is still a serviceable backup big man.
Love is coming off a 12-point, seven-rebound performance, so it's not a far-fetched idea to think that he could go over 10.5 points+rebounds.
No. 9 - Derrick White, Steals+Blocks - Under 2.5 (-145)
Derrick White is known for his heart and hustle, which has been an important part of the Boston Celtics' success. He has been masterful on defense, averaging 2.7 stocks per game this season.
No. 8 - Jrue Holiday, Steals - Under 1.5 (-140)
One of the most underrated players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday has fit in nicely with the Boston Celtics. Holiday is mostly known for his defense and is averaging almost one steal per game.
No. 7 - Tyler Herro, 3-Pointers Made - Under 3.5 (-110)
Tyler Herro will be the number one option for the Miami Heat on offense with Jimmy Butler sidelined.
One of Herro's main weapons is 3-point shooting, averaging 3.1 triples per game. He's coming off back-to-back games with at least four 3-pointers made.
No. 6 - Jaime Jaquez Jr., Points - Over 14.5 (+100)
Jaime Jaquez Jr. can certainly fill in the role of Jimmy Butler despite playing in his first postseason game. The rookie had 21 points in the Heat's win over the Chicago Bulls, which means he's capable of scoring the rock given the high-stakes situation.
No. 5 - Kristaps Porzingis, Points - Under 17.8 (-129)
Kristaps Porzingis averaged 20.1 points per game this season as the Boston Celtics' third option on offense. Porzingis is favored to go under, as it might be time for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to make a point.
No. 4 - Bam Adebayo, Pts+Reb+Ast - Under 32.5 (-111)
Bam Adebayo is capable of dropping a triple-double, so betting on his points+rebounds+assists is a logical choice. Abebayo will need to be more aggressive on offense and play the role of Jimmy Butler.
No. 3 - Jaylen Brown, Points - Under 22.5 (-112)
Jaylen Brown usually sets the tone for the Boston Celtics, and he'll need to do that again versus the Miami Heat. Brown should easily score more than 22.5 points on Sunday night at home.
No. 2 - Tyler Herro, Points - Under 21.5 (-108)
Tyler Herro is favored to go under 21.5 points, so feel free to take the risks, and bet against the odds.
Herro will be the first option on offense for the Heat. He will be taking shots and can score over 22 points even against a great Boston Celtics defense.
No. 1 - Jayson Tatum, Pts+Reb+Ast - Under 40.5 (-109)
Jayson Tatum should put his name on this series and cement himself among the best players in the world. Tatum needs to take over and ensure that the Boston Celtics won't be the laughing stock this postseason.
