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The Miami Heat will take on the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their opening series. Can Jaylen Brown share the ball and help the Celtics coast to an easy victory? MJC Locks provides his top prop pick in Heat vs. Celtics.
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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Prop Pick: Will Jaylen Brown Deliver in Game 5?

The Boston Celtics are looking to close out the first round on their home floor. They'll rely on stars like Jaylen Brown to move the rock and find their open teammates.

MIAMI HEAT VS. BOSTON CELTICS GAME 5 DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH

  • Date: May 1, 2024
  • Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where to Watch: TNT

MIAMI HEAT VS. BOSTON CELTICS PREDICTION

I am targeting Jaylen Brown assists in Game 5. Boston will be without Kristaps Porzingis for the foreseeable future, and that will mean Brown should see a slight increase in overall usage rate (28.6% -> 30.3%).

Brown has gone over 2.5 assists in 15/19 games this season with Porzingis out of the lineup avg 3.7 assists per game.

Brown has gone for 3+ assists in 67% of playoff games dating back to last season, and has not gone under in back-to-back games.

He went for just two assists in Game 4, but was unlucky as he had seven potential assists. With Boston back at home and favored by 14 points in the closeout game, I expect Brown should be able to clear this line.

MIAMI HEAT VS. BOSTON CELTICS Prop Pick

1.12 Unit Pick: Jaylen Brown Over 2.5 Assists (-112) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

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MJC Locks specializes in player props for the NBA, MLB, and NFL. With a background in statistics, MJC uses an analytical approach to his research to find value in the market. You can follow MJC over on Twitter @MJCLocks.

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