NBA 2020 Playoffs Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Game One: Predictions, picks and bets

Conference Finals! The Celtics and Heat are set to begin the ECF tonight, with both teams running extremely hot in the bubble.

The Heat absolutely dismantled the top seed Bucks last round, whilst the Celtics took out last year's champions in an epic 7-game series.

Two teams that play exciting basketball, with sets of players looking for the first finals appearances, this series should be an absolute classic.

Will it be Jimmy and the Heat or can Jayson Tatum lead the Celtics one step further than 2018? NBA Bet Hub predictions below 👇

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations of this particular matchup

Dimers' Suggested Plays

🔥 BEST: Celtics moneyline (-125*)
💪 Spread: Heat +1.5
☝ Over/Under: o210 total points
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🔥 BEST: Moneyline

Celtics (-125*) to win has a 55% probability

We should be in for a long series here and our computer is predicting a tight one to kick it off. Our current projected score has the Celts winning by one point, with a 55% probability that they take a 1-0 lead.

Spread

💪 Heat +1.5 has a 51% probability

Taking the underdogs here may seem strange but considering just how close DimerBOT has this matchup being, the Heat are the best spread play for Game One. 

They’ve shown fight all year and as long as Jimmy Butler is on the court, we’re not going to see a blowout.

☝ Over/Under

Total points over 210 has a 51% probability

Our model is running this one in an extremely similar fashion to the sportsbooks, having the over/under at a 51-49 split. Our current projected score is 106:105 for a total of 211 points. Another thing to think about is the likelihood that this could go to OT, increasing the chances of the over being reached.

🏀 Dimers' take-out

A huge matchup between two storied franchises that will see 2020 as a massive chance to grab the chip. If our projections are anything to go by (they are), then we are set for an incredible first game and likely an incredible series If you’re keen for some action, check out the best sportsbooks in your state, here.

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*Odds and probabilities correct at time of publishing.