Celtics vs. Heat Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds – April 24

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The Boston Celtics will play the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are currently double-digit 15-point favorites against the Heat. The over/under is 205.5 points for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Celtics-Heat game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Heat Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: TNT and NBCS-BOS

Celtics vs. Heat Prediction

ATS Pick: Heat (+ 15)
O/U Pick: Over (205.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 119 – Heat 105

Celtics vs. Heat Betting Insights

• The Celtics have played 76 games with more than 205.5 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, this year.
• This season, 61 of the Heat’s 82 games have had a combined total of more than 205.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 25.2 more points per game (230.7) than this matchup’s total of 205.5 points.
• The Celtics and the Heat have seen their opponents average a combined 12.1 more points per game than the over/under of 205.5 set in this matchup.
• Boston has been the favorite in 78 games this season and has come away with the win 62 times (79.5%) in those contests.
• Miami has been victorious in 11, or 31.4%, of the 35 contests it has been chosen as an underdog this season.
• Boston has come out on top in each of its last four head-to-head matchups against Miami.
• Both the Celtics and the Heat have 2-2 records against the spread in those outings.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall in their last 10 games.
• Boston has averaged a total of 221.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 16.3 greater than this game’s total of 205.5.
• In the Celtics’ 82 games this year, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• Boston has an ATS record of 4-5 in its nine games as a favorite of 15 points or more so far this season.
• The Celtics have gone over the point total in 52.4% of their opportunities this year (43 times over 82 games with a set point total).
• The 120.6 points per game the Celtics average are 12.2 more points than the Heat give up (108.4).
• Boston has a 40-25-3 record against the spread and a 58-10 record overall when scoring more than 108.4 points.
• This season, the Celtics have a 48.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.0% higher than the 46.7% of shots the Heat’s opponents have hit.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered 23 times in 41 opportunities at home, and they’ve covered 19 times in 41 opportunities on the road.
• Boston has hit the over on the over/under in 22 of 41 home games (53.7%), compared to 21 of 41 road games (51.2%).
• The Celtics have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 37-4 (.902). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 25-12 (.676).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum posts 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 37.6% from downtown with 3.1 made treys per contest (seventh in league).
• Jaylen Brown averages 23.0 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 49.9% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Derrick White posts 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 39.6% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made treys per game.
• Kristaps Porzingis averages 20.1 points, 2.0 assists and 7.2 boards.
• Jrue Holiday posts 12.5 points, 5.4 boards and 4.8 assists per contest, shooting 48.0% from the field and 42.9% from downtown (seventh in NBA) with 2.0 made treys per contest.

Celtics Player Props

Heat Recent Trends

• The Heat have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
• Miami’s average total over the last 10 games is 10.2 points greater than the 205.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Heat’s 82 games this year, they have 41 wins against the spread.
• Heat games this year have eclipsed the over/under 35 times in 82 opportunities (42.7%).
• The Heat average just 0.9 more points per game (110.1) than the Celtics give up (109.2).
• Miami has put together a 28-12-1 ATS record and a 33-8 overall record in games it scores more than 109.2 points.
• The Heat’s 46.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.2 percentage points higher than the Celtics have allowed to their opponents (45.3%).
• The Heat have performed better against the spread away (25-14-2) than at home (16-25-0) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Miami’s games have gone over 21 of 41 times at home (51.2%), and 14 of 41 on the road (34.1%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Heat have won a lower percentage of games at home (22-9) than on the road (13-3).

Heat Recent Stats

Heat Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Bam Adebayo gets the Heat 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Terry Rozier gives the Heat 19.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists. He also averages 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Jaime Jaquez gives the Heat 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while putting up 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• The Heat are getting 12.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game from Duncan Robinson this season.
• Tyler Herro gets the Heat 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game while delivering 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Heat Player Props

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