2012 NBA Playoffs: Celtics vs. Heat Game 2 Picks & Predictions

Last Updated on May 30, 2012 7:15 pm by atswins

Celtics vs. Heat Game 2 Free Pick

MIAMI, FL (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of the Eastern Conference final. The Heat routed the Celtics in Game 1 at home on Monday, 93-79. Game 2 is set for 8:30pmET from Miami, Fla.

ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Heat as an 8-point favorite while the total is 17. The Celtics enter the game with a 47-33 overall record and are 34-43-3 Under, while the Heat are 55-23 overall and 30-46-2 Under.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Heat opened as a 7.5-point favorite and jumped to 8 at most books. The total opened at 177.5 and moved down to 177 at most books.  

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 52% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Heat. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

NBA PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NBA trends, the series is 5-1 OVER last 6 in series. Boston is 4-1 Over is 4-1 last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 and is 4-1 Over is 4-1 last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. Miami won the first game, 93-79 as they blocked 11 shots. Boston also shot just 11 of 21 from the foul line and Ray Allen was 3 of 7.  The Heat also outrebounded Boston, 48-33 without Chris Bosh. That showed that Miami had the fresher legs as Boston was coming off a tough series against the Sixers and had just one day of rest.  The Celts will shoot better in this one, especially from the line as this will go over.

2012 NBA PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: HEAT/CELTICS OVER 177

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