Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Player Prop Picks 12-2-24 Picks

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Player Prop Picks 12-2-24

The Miami Heat will face the Boston Celtics on December 2, 2024, at TD Garden in Boston. This matchup showcases two teams with contrasting starts to the season. The Celtics, with a dominant 16-3 record, sit near the top of the Eastern Conference and enter the game off a tough loss against the Cleveland Cavs. The Heat, at 9-8, are striving for consistency but remain competitive thanks to key contributions from their roster.

For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum continues to shine, averaging 28.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Derrick White has also been impactful on defense, contributing 1.1 blocks per game. Boston excels with balanced team play and one of the league’s top defenses, allowing only 110.6 points per game.

On the other hand, the Heat are led by Tyler Herro, averaging 23.6 points, and Bam Adebayo, who anchors the paint with 9.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. Miami’s offense has been solid, averaging 111 points per game, but their defense will need to step up against Boston’s efficient scoring.

Bam Adebayo Over 9.5 Rebounds

Bam Adebayo has been a solid contributor on the boards, averaging 9.4 rebounds per game over 17 games for the Miami Heat. His rebounding efforts include approximately 2.7 offensive rebounds and 6.6 defensive rebounds per game, showcasing his ability to impact both ends of the court. In key performances, Adebayo has recorded double-digit rebound games, including an 11-rebound outing against the Indiana Pacers on November 15 and a 13-rebound effort versus the Philadelphia 76ers on November 18. His rebounding numbers are complemented by his ability to log high minutes, averaging 35.2 minutes per game, indicating his central role for Miami this season.

Bam Adebayo is coming off a monstrous game on the boards against the Toronto Raptors where he had a season-high 20 rebounds. I think he will carry that momentum into Boston on Monday. The Celtics do a lot of things great but they’re giving up 53.2 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is above the league average. For the Heat to stay in this game against the Celtics they’ll need to have Adebayo’s presence in the paint for defense and rebounding. 

Jayson Tatum Over 28.5 Points

Jayson Tatum has been a scoring powerhouse for the Boston Celtics during this season. Through 19 games, he is averaging 28.7 points per game on 46.1% shooting from the field, including 37.8% from three-point range and 79.5% from the free-throw line. Tatum’s scoring versatility is evident as he takes 19.7 shots per game, making 4.0 three-pointers on 10.6 attempts. He also converts 6.5 of 8.2 free-throw attempts per game, contributing significantly to his overall production.

Notable performances include a 36-point, 9-rebound, and 10-assist game against the Brooklyn Nets and a 35-point, 14-rebound effort against the Chicago Bulls. He’s also coming off a big game on Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavs where he scored 33 points. It looks like Derrick White and Jaylen Brown are questionable for this game and even if they play they probably won’t be 100%. Tatum will need to be the focal point for this offense and I expect him to have another big game scoring the ball. 

Tyler Herro Over 21.5 Points

Tyler Herro has been performing well during this season for the Miami Heat. He is averaging 24.0 points per game over 35.1 minutes, with a shooting efficiency of 47.0% from the field and 41.9% from three. He has also contributed 5.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. Herro’s free throw shooting is strong, maintaining an 87.1% accuracy rate, and he continues to be a crucial offensive player for the Heat, showcasing his scoring versatility.

Tyler Herro has emerged as the go-to guy for the Miami Heat when they need a bucket. The fact that oddsmakers haven’t adjusted his line from 21.5 baffles me and there’s still a lot of value in taking the over on this point total. He’s coming off a game in Toronto where he scored 31 points and he should be able to carry that momentum into Boston on Monday.