NBA Playoffs: Best Bets & Expert Picks For Celtics-Heat Game 2

BEST BETS: Celtics vs. Heat Expert Picks

Dan Karpuc: Heat-Celtics Over 206
With Al Horford's status unknown due to health and safety protocols, and Marcus Smart questionable with a foot injury, I expect Game 2 to look a lot like Game 1 even if Smart plays (since he won't be at 100%). Game 1 ended with a 118-107 score and the physicality was on display. The Heat went 30-for-34 from the free-throw line while the Celtics went 24-for-32 from the charity stripe. I expect both teams to continue their gritty style of play and it's also worth noting that both teams' ability to create turnovers oftentimes leads to high-percentage, fast-break opportunities. Even if Horford and Smart both suit up, I like the over at such a low number.

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Nick Ashooh: Celtics +4

Boston never failed to cover in back-to-back games against the Bucks, always answering after a loss, and that trend could carry over in Game 2. The Celtics are also 3-0 SU after losses this postseason, winning those turnaround games by an average of 14.7 points and getting two of those wins on the road. If both Marcus Smart and Al Horford play, Celtics +4 could look like a steal.

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Brad Pinkerton: Celtics +150 moneyline
After watching that Celtics-Bucks slugfest last series when the Celtics answered the bell after each Milwaukee win, I can't imagine them going down 2-0 in this series, especially after seeing how they opened Game 1 against the Heat. I love getting great teams with something to prove at plus-money, and I'd grab this now because I could see the Celtics' odds shortening if Smart, Horford or both are active for Game 2.

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