Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

NHL: 8:30 PM EST

Sep. 19, 2020

TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : BOS -3 Total 206.5

The Boston Celtics face a must-win situation when playing Game 3 on Saturday of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals best-of-seven series against the Miami Heat. Boston lost Game 2 on Thursday 106-101 and trails in the series 2-0. The Celtics led at halftime 60-47 but were outscored in the third quarter 37-17 and could not rally to beat the Heat. In the loss, Kemba Walker was the leading scorer for Boston with 23 points.

Jayson Tatum is the leading scorer and rebounder for Boston with averages of 25.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Kemba Walker is the third leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 19.8 points and 5.2 assist per game. The second leading scorer is Jaylen Brown with an average of 20.7 points per game. Boston has five players averaging double-figures in scoring.

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Goran Dragic led Miami in it's Game 2 victory with 25 points, while Bam Adebayo was the catalyst in the big rally during the third quarter and finished with 21 points. Once again, the Heat made another big comeback to defeat Boston. With a victory on Saturday, the Heat would put the Celtics on the brink of elimination and Miami would be one game away from reaching the NBA finals.

Goran Dragic is the leading scorer for Miami during the postseason with an average of 22.2 points per game, but close behind in second is Jimmy Butler with an average of 20.9 points per game. Bam Adebayo is the third leading scorer, leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 16.8 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Miami has six players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Recent Betting Trends:

Boston is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 following a loss ATS

The UNDER has cashed in each of the Celtics last 6 following a loss ATS

Miami is 10-1 ATS in its last 11

The OVER has cashed in 13 of the Heat’s last 19 following a win ATS

Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -3

Boston apparently had a big flare up in the locker room following its Game 2 and that will be the catalyst to help the Celtics bounce back with a victory and cover in Game 3. Boston has covered the number in six of its last eight following a loss ATS and as the favorite, the Celtics have covered the number in 22 of their last 31 in the playoffs. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover ATS 105-100

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