The Celtics survived a near-miss 3-pointer by Jimmy Butler to beat the Heat in Miami during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Now it's a new season. The Celtics remain very good. They aren't as worn down either as when they played Miami during the Eastern finals.

Miami isn't so good, beginning this new season. The Heat lost to the Bulls, 116-108, at home in their season-opener this past Wednesday. Chicago won despite not having its starting backcourt with both Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine out.

The Celtics opened with an impressive, 126-117, home win against the 76ers. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Boston shot 56.1 percent from the floor against the 76ers while committing only 11 turnovers. Miami isn't at Boston's level right now.

The Celtics finished last season 20-6-1 ATS (77 percent) on the road. They have covered in five of their last six visits to Miami.