Boston Celtics at Miami Heat 5.21/23 - NBA Betting Odds and Predictions
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
NBA: 8:30 PM EST
May. 21, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS -3 ; O/U 213.5
The Boston Celtics go back on the road Sunday night for game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals match up in Miami against the Miami Heat. Boston comes into game three down by two games after a six point loss in game two. Offensively Boston shot the ball extremely well making 46.8% of their shots and knocked down 10 long balls to score 105 total points but scored just 22 in the fourth quarter resulting in the loss. Boston also lost the rebounding battle by 10 and turned the ball over 15 times in 48 minutes of action.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Boston offense with 34 points and 13 rebounds on twenty shots in 42 minutes of action. Jaylen Brown chipped in 16 points in 38 minutes and big man Robert Williams III added thirteen points on five shots in 23 minutes as the only other Boston starter in double figures. Malcolm Brogdon scored 13 points and Derrick White chipped in 11 points as the only other Boston players to score in double figures off the bench.
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The Miami Heat finally return to their home floor Sunday night running hot up by two games in this series after their win on Friday. Offensively Miami shot the ball well making 45.7% of their shots from the floor and pulled in 11 offensive rebounds as well. Miami also knocked down nine long balls in 18 of 19 free throws to score 111 points after a 36 point fourth quarter pulled off the come from behind victory.
Jimmy Butler continued his tear Friday night pouring in a team leading 27 points on 25 shots in 41 minutes of action. Big man Bam Adebayo dominated the game from Miami scoring 22 points to go along with a game high 17 rebounds in 38 minutes on the floor, while Max Strus pour it in 11 points after knocking down to long balls in 25 minutes of action. Caleb Martin had one of the best games of his life pouring in 25 points on 16 shots in 32 minutes of action, while Duncan Robinson chipped in 15 points in 21 minutes off the bench as well.
Recent Betting Trends:
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Heat are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Heat are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -3
The Celtics have their backs against the wall and must fight for their lives on Sunday. Look for Boston to finally put it all together as they will break through with a needed win. Take the Celtics Sunday to get their first win of the series to inch back into things. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover 113-105.