Celtics vs Heat 9/23/20 - NBA Betting Odds & Picks
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
NBA: 8:30 PM EST
Sep. 23, 2020
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : BOS -2.5 Total 210.5
The Celtics finally looked to get some of their continuity back with the win they picked up over the Heat. Granted, it was a struggle for the Celtics to bring home the win, but it was definitely a strong win and allowed the Celtics to finally feel like they can compete in the game here and potentially take down the Heat in the series. To make it even better for the Celtics is the win was by 11 points.
In the win the Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown who went 11/17 from the field and 3/5 from the line for a total of 26 points in the game. Jayson Tatum ended up getting a total of 14 boards in the game to help the Celtics in getting the win, but also in reducing the number of second chance shots the Heat had.
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With the loss it seems to have exposed some of the chinks in the defense the Heat have ended up bringing to the court this playoffs. The difference is the Heat were able to play good on the offensive side of the ball and that should definitely continue in the game here as well. However, the defense for the Heat has to step up if the Heat are going to bounce back in the series.
The leading scorer for the Heat was Bam Adebayo. Adebayo ended up going 10/14 from the field and 7/9 from the line for a total of 27 points. Adebayo ended up getting the rebounding lead in the game for the Heat with a total of 16 boards in the game.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Boston's last 16 games.
Boston are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games.
Miami are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games.
Miami are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -2.5
Defensively the Heat ended up looking horrible in the game and did not really match up well in the losing effort. Now, the Heat are going to have to bounce back from the loss if they want to win and that will definitely be a challenge. Look for the Celtics to play good in the game here and the defense to show up in the game again to keep the Heat offense contained to bring home the win. Final Score, Boston Celtics win and cover 112-104.