Celtics vs Heat: Game 2 Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 May 2023

Last updated: May 20, 2023, 12:33AM | Published: May 18, 2023, 3:10AM

The Boston Celtics square off with the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on Saturday, starting at 10:30am AEST.

With star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Malcolm Brogdon, the Celtics are up against a Heat side that includes Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for Celtics vs Heat, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Celtics vs Heat Game 2

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Boston-Miami NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 77% chance of defeating the Heat at TD Garden.

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Celtics vs Heat: Game 2 Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:

Head to Head: Celtics $1.22, Heat $4.75
Line: Celtics -10 ($1.91), Heat +10 ($1.91)
Total (Over/Under 214.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Celtics to win at $1.22. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Heat to win at $4.75.

The Celtics are 10-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.

For the underdog Heat (+10) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.

The Over/Under for Celtics vs Heat sits at 214.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Heat (+10) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 214.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Celtics vs Heat: Game 2 Betting Tips

Head to Head: Miami at $4.75 with bet365 (1.2% edge)
Line: Heat +10 at $1.91 with bet365 (54% probability)
Total Points: Over 214.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)

Our Celtics vs Heat Game 2 best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Heat to win is our preferred option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the bet365 odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Celtics vs Heat Game 2: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Heat in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals this Saturday has the Celtics winning 111-103.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Boston vs Miami on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.

Celtics vs Heat: Game 2 Player Props

Betting on Celtics vs Heat player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 39 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to finish with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Heat.

Celtics Projected Box Score

Jayson Tatum: 39 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST
Jaylen Brown: 35 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
Malcolm Brogdon: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
Marcus Smart: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
Derrick White: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Heat Projected Box Score

Jimmy Butler: 29 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
Bam Adebayo: 21 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
Kyle Lowry: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Max Strus: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Gabe Vincent: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs Miami match-up at TD Garden.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Celtics vs Heat: Game 2 Preview

The NBA Game 2 between the Celtics and Heat in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 10:30am AEST on Saturday.

Game: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat
Date: Saturday 20 May 2023
Time: 10:30am AEST
Venue: TD Garden

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.

Our predictions for Boston vs Miami have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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