NBA Playoffs: Betting Lines, Odds & Picks for Celtics vs. Heat Game 1

Betting Lines, Odds & Picks for Celtics-Heat Game 1

Let's take a look at the game lines and key betting trends you should know before betting on Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Heat.

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Boston is clearly playoff-tested given what they went through against the Bucks, overcoming a 3-2 deficit and winning back-to-back games which of course includes a Game 7 win. Boston now moves on to see the Miami Heat, who have been sitting tight since their dismantling of the eroding Sixers.

Jimmy Butler has been locked in, averaging 27.5 points per game on 51 percent shooting against Philly last round, so the Celtics will obviously have to make every effort to make his life miserable like they did to Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo (at least the first two games anyway). The Celtics want the rest of the Heat to try and beat them, especially Tyler Herro, who after having a great regular season, averaged just 14.7 points per game against the Sixers.

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The big thing to keep in mind as we head into Game 1, Boston is 5-0 ATS as a road underdog in the playoffs, while Miami is 5-1 ATS as a home favorite. Obviously, something has to give, but with the Celtics also 4-1 SU on the road in the playoffs, it's clear they can be a strong play in any situation. including where they sit Tuesday night.

I like the Celtics riding that momentum from their last two games over the Bucks and covering in Miami.

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