Boston Celtics at Miami Heat 5/23/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
NBA: 8:30 PM EST
May. 23, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MIA -1.5 ; O/U 216
The Boston Celtics stay on the road Tuesday night for game four of the Eastern Conference final against the Miami Heat in Miami. Boston comes into Tuesday down by three games in the series following a 26 point blowout loss in game three on Sunday. Offensively Boston continued to struggle from the floor making just 39.8% of their shots and an abysmal 26.2% from the free throw line, all turning the ball over 15 times leading to the resounding loss.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Boston offense with 14 points and 10 rebounds on 18 shots in 33 minutes of action. Jaylen Brown added twelve points as the only other Boston starter in double figures, while the other three starters combined to score 25 total points. Payton Pritchard and Grant Williams led the way off the Boston bench with 12 points each, while big man Luke Kornet chipped in 11 points in 12 minutes as well.
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The Miami Heat remain on their home floor so today night running hot up by three games after their dominance in game 3 against Boston on Sunday. Offensively Miami was a smoke show in game three making 56.8% of their shots and knocked down 19 long balls and 17 free throws resulting in the blowout win despite a huge gap in the rebounding battle.
Gabe Vincent had an offensive explosion in game 3 pouring in a game high 29 points on 14 shots in 35 minutes of action. Jimmy Butler added 16 points, 8 rebounds, and six assists, while big man Bam Adebayo scored 13 points in 26 minutes as well. Duncan Robinson led the way off the Miami bench with 22 points on eleven shots, while Cody Martin added eighteen points as the second reserve for Miami in double figures in the game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Celtics are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Celtics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Heat are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics +1.5
The Boston Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA for the last few seasons but have been horrific in the ECF. Look for Boston to finally get things rolling a bit in game 4 as they will fight off elimination. Take the Celtics to see their shots start to fall leading to their first win of the series. Take Boston Tuesday night to get the win. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover 114-109.