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The betting scene heats up as we approach Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Boston Celtics are once again favored by nine points over the Miami Heat, and the total is set at a whopping 215.5 points, reflecting the high-scoring nature of Game 1.
<h3>Heat @ Celtics Game Information</h3>
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<li>Location: TD Garden | Boston, MA</li>
<li>Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | TV: TNT</li>
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A significant element that could tilt things in Miami&#8217;s favor is the glaring mismatch in coaching. A young 34-year-old Joe Mazzulla for Boston is up against a seasoned veteran and future Hall of Famer in Erik Spoelstra &#8211; a challenge that cannot be underestimated. 
 
Boston has also shown a concerning trend of not performing well in close games, especially when their three-point shooting falters. In contrast, Miami seems to flourish in such conditions, consistently hitting big shots and leveraging Jimmy Butler&#8217;s postseason brilliance. 
 
A sense of mounting confidence within the Heat squad is hard to ignore. At the same time, Boston appears to falter under pressure at times. Jaylen Brown&#8217;s postgame commentary highlights these issues, highlighting the team&#8217;s lack of urgency and mental resilience. 
<h3>Heat @ Celtics Game Odds on FanDuel Sportsbook</h3>
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<li>Spread: Heat +9 (-110) | Celtics -9 (-110)</li>
<li>Moneyline: Heat +330 | Celtics -420</li>
<li>Total: Over 215.5 (-110) | Under 215.5 (-110)</li>
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The Celtics may struggle to cover the 8.5-point spread the way Miami is playing. If they manage a victory to even the series, it&#8217;s likely by a narrow margin. The Heat have been impressive and are a formidable opponent who deserves more respect with how they&#8217;re playing this postseason. 
 
Recalling Boston&#8217;s bounce-back performance against the Philadelphia 76ers in the previous series, where they managed a convincing win in Game 2 after dropping Game 1, some may expect a similar resurgence tonight. However, they&#8217;re facing a different beast in Miami this time around.
<h3>Heat @ Celtics 5-Star Prop Picks</h3>
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<li>Marcus Smart UNDER 13.5 Points (-115)</li>
<li>Robert Williams OVER 7.5 Rebounds (+116)</li>
<li>Gabe Vincent UNDER 3.5 Assists (-130)</li>
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