For April 24, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Celtics and Heat from Boston. Before we get into that featured game, we will give our daily Quick Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans from Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Best Bet
9:30PM EST
Oklahoma, OK
Paycom Center
For April 24, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans from Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Thunder won the first game 94-92. Expect a high-intensity game. The Pelicans need this win to come back and tie the series.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Zion Williamson (hamstring)
Thunder vs Pelicans Quick Bet to Make
Brandon Ingram is our guy tonight. We are going with him getting at least 26 points + assists. Last time we went with him was against the Kings, where he covered this line easily. In his first game against the Thunder, Ingram shot poorly. It was overall a high-intensity game with not so many points scored. With Zion being out, Ingram is their first attacking option.
That being said, Ingram getting at least 26 points + assists is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Brandon Ingram over 25.5 points + assists @-115 @FanDuel
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Best Bet
7PM EST
Boston, MA
TD Garden
For April 24, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat from Boston. The Celtics won the first game 114-94. Expect a high-intensity game. The Heat need this win to come back and tie the series.
Current Form
The Celtics had the best record in the regular season of all teams. Jayson Tatum and his teammates were dominating against pretty much everyone. In their first game against the Heat, the Celtics were at one point up by 32 points. Joe Mazulla took his main players out to rest for the 2nd game. According to the bookies, the Celtics are the 1st favorites to win the ring this year.
The Heat could not do much without Jimmy Butler against the Celtics. Bam Adebayo was the only player producing offensively. The 3pt percentage was terrible for them, but they did not change their tactics. The Heat kept shooting from the deep, but just could not hit many shots. In the regular season, the Heat ended up being the 8th seed. They had to fight throughout the play-in tournament to get into the playoffs.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Luke Cornet (calf)
Terry Rozier (neck)
Jimmy Butler (knee)
Josh Richardson (shoulder)
Celtics vs Heat Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, the Celtics are huge favorites for game 2, and rightfully so. We believe that they are currently the best team in the league, and that they will win this series easily. Jimmy Butler is out tonight, and we are not sure who could step up to cover for him against the Celtics.
That being said, the Celtics winning by at least 15 points is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Boston Celtics -14.5 @1.91 @bet365
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