Eastern Conference Finals Series Odds: Celtics Favored Over Heat
Opening Series Odds
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Boston Celtics are favored to win the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Miami Heat. The Celtics are listed as -405 favorites, while the Heat are +320 underdogs.
Betting Analysis
The Celtics enter the series as the higher-seeded team and have home-court advantage. They also have a more experienced roster, led by All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Celtics have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference (51-31).
The Heat, on the other hand, are a young and up-and-coming team. They have a talented core led by Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro. The Heat finished the regular season with a 44-38 record, good for the fifth seed in the East.
The Celtics and Heat have met twice in the regular season, with each team winning one game. The Celtics won the first meeting 134-121 in Miami, while the Heat won the second meeting 118-115 in Boston.
The series is expected to be a close one, but the Celtics are the slight favorites. They have the experience and home-court advantage, and they are the more talented team on paper. However, the Heat are a young and hungry team, and they could surprise the Celtics if they play to their full potential.
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