The East Finals begin this Wednesday night, with the Boston Celtics hosting the Miami Heat.
Before Betting on Heat vs. Celtics Game 1
The Miami Heat eliminated the Knicks in six games, beating the team from NY with their own medicine, which is a tough defense. The Heat is one of few teams in the league that can adapt to any style of play and performs equally well whether the game comes down to defense or offense.
The depth could be the problem for Erik Spoelstra because he lost Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo in the previous rounds. Yes, Jimmy B is there, but he isn’t 25 years anymore, and more players need be included. Duncan Robinson might be the one, with the deadly shooter adding eight points per game so far.
The Cs had to play seven games to eliminate the 76ers, who won two events at the TD Garden and had a match point in Game 6 in Philly. Boston has one of the best defenses in the league, and they are able to limit any team in the league to 100 points.
However, they aren’t consistent that much, which is why Philly managed to take three triumphs. Jayson Tatum closed the series against the Sixers with 51 points, erasing his shady performances throughout the playoffs.
Heat vs. Celtics Game 1 Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Heat (3.95) | Celtics (1.27) | 210.5 | Heat +8 (1.95) | Celtics -8 (1.87) |
| Bovada | Heat (3.85) | Celtics (1.27) | 210.5 | Heat +8 (1.91) | Celtics -8 (1.91) |
| BetUS | Heat (3.95) | Celtics (1.27) | 210.5 | Heat +8 (1.95) | Celtics -8 (1.87) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Heat (3.95) | Celtics (1.27) | 210.5 | Heat +8 (1.95) | Celtics -8 (1.87) |
| Pinnacle | Heat (3.85) | Celtics (1.30) | 211 | Heat +7.5 (2.03) | Celtics -7.5 (1.88) |
| MyBookie | Heat (3.75) | Celtics (1.29) | 210.5 | Heat +8 (1.91) | Celtics -8 (1.91) |
Boston’s physicality will break the Heat and their thin roster. Yes, Miami had time to rest and prepare for the Cs, but the momentum is on Celtics’ side.
