Celtics vs. Heat Game 2 Prediction - May 19, 2022

The Miami Heat take on the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on Thursday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

The winner of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals will progress to the NBA Finals. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Celtics and Heat is at Miami's FTX Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Celtics vs. Heat, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

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Who will win Celtics vs. Heat?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Celtics-Heat NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Heat a 53% chance of defeating the Celtics in Game 2 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.

More: Full Betting Guide for Celtics vs. Heat

Celtics vs. Heat Game 2 Odds

• Spread: Heat -1.5 (-105), Celtics +1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Heat -115, Celtics -102
• Total: Over/Under 206.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Heat are -1.5 favorites versus the Celtics, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Celtics (+1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Heat and Celtics are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -102, where you can risk $102 to win $100, for a total payout of $202, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 206.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Heat (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 206.5 points is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Celtics vs. Heat

• Spread: Heat -1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Heat @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Total: Over 206.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

Celtics vs. Heat Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. Miami in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday has the Heat winning 104-103.

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Celtics-Heat matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs. Heat Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Boston vs. Miami without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at FTX Arena.

Jayson Tatum is expected to step up for the Celtics with 36 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Heat.

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 36 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 31 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Marcus Smart: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
• Payton Pritchard: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Al Horford: 10 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST

Heat Projected Box Score

• Jimmy Butler: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
• Bam Adebayo: 19 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
• Tyler Herro: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Max Strus: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Gabe Vincent: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Game 2 of the Celtics vs. Heat series on May 19, 2022.

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Celtics vs. Heat Game 2 Info

Thursday's Game 2 between the Heat and Celtics in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

• Date: Thursday May 19, 2022
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: FTX Arena

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