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What a day we had with Game 7 on Sunday. Two games – both blowouts – but still highly entertaining and drama-filled.
Hopefully, you didn’t miss picks from Sunday, it was the most profitable day yet. Overall, backers went undefeated and profited 21.45 units.
Cannot guarantee that this happens again these NBA playoffs, but overall we are up 32.425 units since March.
Today’s Game 1 between the Celtics and Heat is the start of a phenomenal series. Two defensive stalwarts with extremely talented wing defenders and three-point shooting all around.
Sports fans are in for a treat!
Celtics vs. Heat Game 1 odds
Odds provided by BetMGM
Spread: BOS +1.5 vs. MIA -1.5
Moneyline: BOS +110 vs. Mia -130
Total: Over 203.5 (-115) | Under 203.5 (-105)
Celtics vs. Heat Game 1 prop bets and picks
Jayson Tatum ‘over’ 6.5 rebounds +110 (BetMGM)
For Tatum, this prop was 7.5 for most of the series against the Bucks. This can’t be because the Heat are the superior rebounding team either – the Heat are averaging just 41.4 rebounds per game, ninth-best in the playoff field, and worst among remaining teams. For reference, the Bucks were the best, averaging 50.4 rebounds per game.
Just because the Heat grab fewer rebounds than other teams, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Tatum will get seven or more rebounds. However, it does give us at least some edge to knowing that an extra nine rebounds will be up for grabs compared to the last series.
That plus his projection by sportsbooks decreasing makes it an interesting bet for Game 1 tonight.
Al Horford and Giannis Antetokounmpo share words Boston Globe via Getty ImagesGabe Vincent 15+ points and 6+ assists +4000 (DraftKings)
A bit of a ‘heat check’?
The question here is just as much about Kyle Lowry as it is about Gabe Vincent. Lowry has not been healthy in a while and when he has played he’s looked like a shell of himself. There is a road map for Vincent who had 15 points in Game 5 and six assists in Game 6.
Let’s combine these efforts and cash-in big! Obviously, if Lowry plays, this player prop bet is dead, so check the injury reports before placing any wagers. It is located under ‘Player Prop Specials – MIA Heat.
Al Horford max under parlay +1431: +341: Under 7.5 points (+230) + Under 2.5 assists (+144) + Under 6.5 rebounds (+250) (FanDuel)
Robert Williams is expected to be available tonight without restrictions. Notably, he did not play in Game 7, so that’s a major issue. But the vote of confidence from Ime Udoka gives some positivity. Moreover, only FanDuel is allowing this parlay at the time of writing, so are weary that Williams plays most of the minutes and Horford sits.
He looked absolutely exhausted in Game 7 and this is a short turnaround on the road. Could also opt for his conventional ‘under parlay’ shown below. Either way, fade Al Horford, especially if Robert Williams is starting.
- Parlay +341: Under 10.5 points + under 8.5 rebounds + under 3.5 assists














