Miami Heat at Boston Celtics 5/26/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
NBA: 8:30 PM EST
May. 26, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS -2.5 ; O/U 211
The Boston Celtics go back on the road Saturday night to Miami for Game 6 the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat. Offensively Boston continued their tear making 50.6% of their shots and 41% from beyond the arc to score 110 points including 61 points in the first half. Boston also won the rebounding battle and forced 16 turnovers in the victory.
Derrick White had an offensive explosion leading all players with 24 points on eleven shots in 37 minutes of action. Marcus Smart shined offensively as well with 23 points on twelve shots, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown chipped in 21 points each. The Boston bench combined to score 15 total points in the game.
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The Miami Heat return home Saturday struggling over the last two games on a two game skid following a 13 point loss in game five on Thursday night. Offensively Miami shot the ball extremely well making 51.3% of their shots but made just 39.1% of their long balls to score just 97 points after an abysmal 40 point fourth quarter. Miami did win points in the paint but never led in the ball game.
Bam Adebayo led the way for the Miami starters with 16 points on 15 shots in 32 minutes of action. Jimmy Butler chipped in 14 points on ten shots in 34 minutes, while Duncan Robinson led the way off the Miami bench with 18 points in 28 minutes. Haywood Highsmith scored 15 points on nine shots Caleb Martin added 14 points in 32 minutes off the bench as well.
Recent Betting Trends:
Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Celtics are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Celtics are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Heat are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -2.5
The Celtics have sucked all the momentum out of the Heat and will continue their tear on Saturday. Boston has looked like the team they are supposed to be in the last 2 games and will continue to roll in this game. Take the Celtics to tie the series at 3 games a piece Saturday with a road win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover 113-105.