Miami Heat at Boston Celtics 5/25/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
NBA: 8:30 PM EST
May. 25, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS -8 ; O/U 215.5
The Miami Heat go back on the road Thursday night to Boston, MA for game five against the Boston Celtics. Miami comes into Game 5 up 3-1 in the series after a 17 point loss in game four on Tuesday. Miami had their worst offensive performance of this series with just 99 points on 43.6% shooting and an abysmal 25% from beyond the arc. Miami did win the rebounding battle by 5 but turned the ball over 16 times and missed five free throws as well.
Jimmy Butler led the way for the Miami offense with 29 points and nine rebounds on 21 shots in 39 minutes of action. Gabe Vincent chipped in 17 points and big man Bam Adebayo added ten points in 35 minutes as the third Miami starter in double figures. Caleb Martin led the way for the Miami bench with 16 points on nine shots in 35 minutes of game time.
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The Boston Celtics return to the comfort of their home floor Thursday night after avoiding the sweep in game four with a 17 point win Tuesday night. The Boston Celtics finally found their offense in game 4 knocking down 51.2% of their shots and 40% from beyond the arc to score 116 points including 66 in the second half. Boston struggled a bit from the free throw line making just 66.7% but recorded eight blocks and eight steals to round out a complete defensive performance.
Jayson Tatum finally found his offense in this series as one of five starters in double figures leading the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds on 22 shots in 42 minutes of action. Jaylen brown chipped in 17 points on 16 shots and Derrick White erupted for 16 points in 27 minutes as well. Grant Williams caught fire and led the way off the bench with 14 points on seven shots in 29 minutes for Boston.
Recent Betting Trends:
Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Conference Finals games.
Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Free Betting Pick: Over 215.5
The Boston Celtics finally found themselves on Tuesday with a blowout win to force a game 5. Boston seems to have found their offense and will again thrive in front of their home fans. The Heat on the other hand will continue to compete as well leading to points in bunches. Take the Over Thursday night as game 5 sees a ton of points. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win but the play is the Over 118-109.