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

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are battling in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 next to come. Wednesday's game between the Celtics and the Heat sees the Celtics as a double-digit favorite by 15 points. The matchup has an over/under of 204.

Here is everything you need to know 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, NBCS-BOS, BSSUN, and truTV

Celtics vs. Heat Prediction

ATS Pick: Heat (+ 15)
O/U Pick: Over (204)
Score Prediction: Celtics 119 - Heat 105

Celtics vs. Heat Betting Insights

• Of 82 games thus far this year, the Celtics have had 76 with more than 204 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• This season, 65 of the Heat's 82 total matchups have gone over 204 total points scored.
• The Celtics and Heat average 26.7 more points between them than the over/under of 204 for this matchup.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 13.6 more points per game (217.6) than this matchup's over/under of 204 points.
• Boston has come away with 62 wins in the 78 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Miami has won in 11, or 31.4%, of the 35 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Boston holds a 4-0 record in the last four head-to-head meetings with Miami.
• Both the Celtics and the Heat are 2-2 against the spread in those outings.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• Boston's average total over the last 10 games is 17.8 points more than the 204 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Celtics have 42 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• Boston is 4-5 ATS when favored by 15 points or more this season.
• The Celtics have hit the over in 52.4% of their opportunities this year (43 times in 82 games with a set point total).
• The 120.6 points per game the Celtics record are 12.2 more points than the Heat give up (108.4).
• When Boston totals more than 108.4 points, it is 40-25-3 against the spread and 58-10 overall.
• The Celtics make 48.7% of their shots from the field this season, which is two percentage points higher than the Heat have allowed to their opponents (46.7%).
• At home, the Celtics have a better record against the spread (23-17-1) compared to their ATS record in road games (19-19-3).
• In home games, Boston exceeds the over/under 53.7% of the time (22 of 41 games). It has hit the over in 51.2% of games on the road (21 of 41 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have won a higher percentage of their home games (.902) compared to road games (.676).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 37.6% from beyond the arc with 3.1 made treys per game (seventh in league).
• Jaylen Brown averages 23 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 49.9% from the floor and 35.4% from downtown with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Derrick White posts 15.2 points, 4.2 boards and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 39.6% from downtown with 2.7 made treys per game.
• Kristaps Porzingis puts up 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.9 blocks.
• Jrue Holiday averages 12.5 points, 4.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds.

Celtics Player Props

Heat Recent Trends

• The Heat have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Miami's average total over the last 10 games is 11.7 points greater than the 204 total listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Heat are 41-39-2 this year.
• Heat games this season have hit the over 42.7% of the time (35 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Heat's 110.1 points per game are just 0.9 more points than the 109.2 the Celtics give up.
• Miami is 28-12-1 against the spread and 33-8 overall when it scores more than 109.2 points.
• The Heat have shot at a 46.5% rate from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 45.3% shooting opponents of the Celtics have averaged.
• Against the spread, the Heat have had better results away (25-14-2) than at home (16-25-0) .
• Miami's games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (21 times out of 41) than on the road (14 of 41) this year.
• The Heat, when moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (22-9) than away (13-3) this year.

Heat Recent Stats

Heat Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Bam Adebayo gives 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, Jaime Jaquez gets the Heat 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists. He also averages 1 steal 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 year.
• The Heat are receiving 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game from Tyler Herro this season.
• Caleb Martin is averaging 10 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He is draining 43.1% of his shots from the floor and 34.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 triples per contest.

Heat Player Props

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