Miami is looking to do exactly what they did to Boston in 2020 | OSB
Heat vs. Celtics odds, prediction, and betting tips for the NBA Playoff Props
The Miami Heat will travel to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Just like the Lakers vs. Nuggets this is also a rematch of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams have been their respected superstar player. For the Heat Jimmy Butler has been doing everything for them and is the reason why they are in this position. As for Boston Jayson Tatum has been incredible and putting his legacy into these playoffs showing us why he should be considered the best player in the world right now.
Miami has had a little break, not playing a game till May 12 when they eliminated the New York Knicks from the playoffs. It only took the Heat six games to eliminate the Knicks. In game 6, Miami defeated New York 96-92 at home. On the other hand the Celtics barely survived the Philadelphia 76ers. In game 7 though the Celtics got it done absolutely killing the 76ers at home 112-88. They are looking to have that same performance against the Heat in game 1.
Miami Heat Basketball
Miami is looking to do exactly what they did to Boston in 2020 and elimbate them from the playoffs. The Heat have been scratching and clawing all playoffs, but it has paid off. They are now one series win away from going to the NBA Finals. They have a tough test ahead pf them though as the Bostobn Celtics are looking to go back to the NBA Finals and this time win the whole thing. Miami though knows this and have beaten some tough teams already in the playoffs such as the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks. Plus, the Heat are used to not having home court advantage. Look to see if Jimmy Butler and the Heat can spoil the Celtics plans.
The Heat have been led by Jimmy Butler, who leads the team in points. Butler is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 assists a game in the playoffs. Big man Bam Adebayo has been helping Butler this postseason averaging 18.1 points and 9.2 rebounds a game this season. No one else has really helped Butler and Adebayo this postseason. Gabe Vincent has helped these two the most averaging 11.5 points a game this postseason with 4.8 assists.
In their win against the Knicks in game 6, Butler and Adebayo both had monster game combining for 47 points. Butler finished with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Adebayo finished with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Max Strus also helped out in the starting rolse finishing with 14 points. Off the bench, Kyle Lowry helped out both on offense and defense. He finished with 11 points and 9 assists. He also played great defense. In the win, the Heat shot 40.2% from the floor and 25.9% from the three-point line.
Boston Celtics Basketball
The Celtics are looking for revenge on the Heat for the last time these two teams met in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics looked a little rocky at points in their series against teh 76ers. That game 7 though gave them the confidence they needed heading into this series. They have their est player Jayson Tatum playing his basketball right now and Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and Malcolm Brogdon supporting Tatum and helping him when he needs it. The Celtics cannot afford to have these games where they just flat out dont show up like they have had in their last two series. Against the Heat, they will have to bring their A game to every game.
The Celics have been led by Jayson Tatum, who leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists this postseason. Tatum is averaging 28.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists a game in the playoffs. He has been insane all season and is really making a mark on his career in this postseason. He risen up every chance the Celtics have needed him too. Jaylen Brown has been helping out Tatum this postseason, averaging 24.6 points and 5.3 rebounds a game. Marcus Smart has stepped for the Celtics in the playoffs averaging 15.8 points and 5.1 assists a game. These two guys need to continue to play great basketball and be the supporting cast Tatum needs.
In their win against the 76ers in game 7, Jayson Tatum took over the whole game finishing with 51 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. 51 points is the highest points scored ever in a game 7. He just absolutely dominated the 76ers from the jump. Brown helped out scoring 25 points. Malcolm Brogdon off the bench had 12 points. This game was close until the third quarter when the Celtics outscored the 76ers 33-10. Philadelphia never had a chance to make a comeback in the fourth quarter and were ultimately eliminated from the playoffs. In the win, the Celtics shot 47.1% from the floor and 45.5% from the three-point line.
Heat vs. Celtics Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Boston Celtics -8.0 (-110)
- Over/Under: 210.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Miami Heat (+270), Boston Celtics (-345)
Heat vs. Celtics Betting Trends
– Miami is 19-26-1 ATS on the road this season.
– Boston is 28-20 ATS at home this season.
– Miami is 27-36-2 ATS in conference games this season.
– Boston is 39-26 ATS in conference games this season.
– The Heat are 18-31-3 ATS following a win this season.
– The Celtics are 36-28 ATS following a win this season.
-The Heat are 8-3 ATS this postseason.
– The Celtics are 8-5 ATS this postseason.
Heat vs. Celtics Prediction
Kyle Lowry this playoffs has not really looked to score instead he has been feeding the ball to his playmakers in Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. In game 1 of this series at Boston the Heat will need everyone to step up. I believe Lowry will have a huge impact coming off of the bench in this one and feed Butler the ball to make great plays. Plus, the Heat have a lot of dangerous shooters in Max Strus and Duncan Robinson that can shoot it from just about anywhere. I think Lowry finishes the game with anywhere from around 6-8 assists.
Heat vs. Celtics Prop Pick: Kyle Lowry Over 4.5 Assists (+108) .
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