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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview
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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/17
Date: 05/17/2023
Time: 08:30 PM
Venue: TD Garden
Betting Odds @ FanDuel
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | Open | +8 | -106 | O 210 | -110 | +280 |
| Current | +8 | -106 | 211.5 | -110 | +290 | |
| Boston Celtics | Open | -8 | -114 | U 210 | -110 | -350 |
| Current | -8 | -114 | 211.5 | -110 | -360 | |
Projected Lineups:
Miami Heat
| 1. | SF | Jimmy Butler | 22.9 Points, 5.9 Rebounds, 5.3 Assists |
| 2. | C | Bam Adebayo | 20.4 Points, 9.2 Rebounds, 3.2 Assists |
| 3. | PG | Kyle Lowry | 11.2 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, 5.1 Assists |
| 4. | SG | Max Strus | 11.5 Points, 3.2 Rebounds, 2.1 Assists |
| 5. | PG | Gabe Vincent | 9.4 Points, 2.1 Rebounds, 2.5 Assists |
| 6. | PF | Kevin Love | 8.2 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, 1.9 Assists |
Boston Celtics
| 1. | SF | Jayson Tatum | 30.1 Points, 8.8 Rebounds, 4.6 Assists |
| 2. | SG | Jaylen Brown | 26.6 Points, 6.9 Rebounds, 3.5 Assists |
| 3. | PG | Marcus Smart | 11.5 Points, 3.1 Rebounds, 6.3 Assists |
| 4. | SG | Malcolm Brogdon | 14.9 Points, 4.2 Rebounds, 3.7 Assists |
| 5. | C | Robert Williams III | 8.0 Points, 8.3 Rebounds, 1.4 Assists |
| 6. | C | Al Horford | 9.8 Points, 6.2 Rebounds, 3.0 Assists |
Last 5 Against The Spread:
Miami Heat
| DATE | OPP | SPREAD | TOTAL | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 12 | NY | -6.5 | 204.5 | 96-92 |
| Wed, May 10 | NY | +3.5 | 209.5 | 112-103 |
| Mon, May 08 | NY | -4.5 | 209.5 | 109-101 |
| Sat, May 06 | NY | -4.0 | 207.0 | 105-86 |
| Tue, May 02 | NY | +10.0 | 207.5 | 111-105 |
Boston Celtics
| DATE | OPP | SPREAD | TOTAL | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, May 14 | PHI | -6.0 | 201.0 | 112-88 |
| Thu, May 11 | PHI | -2.5 | 210.5 | 95-86 |
| Tue, May 09 | PHI | -8.0 | 213.5 | 115-103 |
| Sun, May 07 | PHI | -1.0 | 213.5 | 116-115 |
| Fri, May 05 | PHI | -2.0 | 213.5 | 114-102 |
Betting Insights:
Boston Celtics
- 2-3 (.400) against the spread at home as a favorite in their last five games in the 2022/2023 playoffs
- 34-12 (.739) at home as a favorite in 2022/2023
Miami Heat
- 3-2 (.600) against the spread on the road as an underdog in their last five games in the 2022/2023 playoffs
- 9-16 (.360) on the road as an underdog in 2022/2023
