Later tonight the Celtics will take on the Heat in FTX Arena, Miami. The two teams that met in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals are set to face each other early in the season.
Both teams have played one game so far. Boston defeated the Philadelphia (126-117), while Miami lost against Chicago (116-108).
There are two players listed as out on each team ahead of tonight’s game. The Celtics will be without newcomer Danilo Gallinari (left knee ACL repair) and Robert Williams III (left knee surgery). Meanwhile the Heat will miss Victor Oladipo (left knee tendinosis) and Omer Yurtseven (left ankle impingement).
Ahead of tonight’s game, the Celtics are considered favorites amongst bookmakers, with NBA lines site Betway pricing Boston at 1.80 to beat the Heat. The NBA betting odds for Miami to win this game are at 2.25.
