The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat collide in a big-time Game 6 battle on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Boston as the 8.5-point favorite in the latest Heat vs. Celtics odds, while the Over-Under is set at 202 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters the second week of the conference finals of the 2022 NBA playoffs on a stunning 87-59 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,100. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Boston forward Jayson Tatum is a polished scorer with a versatile arsenal. Tatum can get a bucket at all three levels with stellar footwork. The three-time All-Star knows how to set his defenders up and get past them consistently. Tatum is averaging a team-best 26.9 points with 6.3 rebounds and six assists per game. In his last outing, Tatum finished with 22 points, 12 boards and nine assists.

The model also knows Miami forward Jimmy Butler is looking to bounce back in this win-or-go-home game. Butler is a sound defender with an all-around offensive game. The six-time All-Star is an explosive leaper and a a solid passer. He ranks first on the team in points (25.6), assists (4.6) and steals (2). In Game 2, Butler racked up 29 points, six boards and three assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Heat vs. Celtics. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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