Celtics favored to win Eastern Conference Finals after Heat lose Jimmy Butler
Butler ruled out for Game 1
Celtics now heavy favorites to reach the NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics are now heavy favorites to win the Eastern Conference Finals after the Miami Heat ruled Jimmy Butler out for Game 1 with a knee injury. Butler is the Heat's leading scorer and rebounder, and his absence is a major blow to their chances of winning the series.
The Celtics are now 12-point favorites to win Game 1, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. They are also favored to win the series at -260, while the Heat are +220 underdogs.
The Heat will need to find a way to replace Butler's production if they want to have a chance of winning the series. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo will need to step up, and the Heat will need to get more from their role players.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled for Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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