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Back The Heat ML (+260) Vs. Celtics On Thursday Night

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<h1>Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/25</h1>
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<div>Date: 05/25/2023</div>
<div>Time: 08:30 PM</div>
<div>Venue: TD Garden</div>
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<p>As we gear up for another exciting showdown in the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba"><strong>NBA</strong></a></span>, the matchup between the <strong>Miami Heat</strong> and the <strong>Boston Celtics</strong> is sure to keep us on the edge of our seats. All throughout the series and postseason, Miami has managed to surprise everyone, repeatedly challenging the common expectations.</p>
<p>Laying <strong>eight points</strong> with <strong>Boston</strong> seems a long shot, considering the Celtics&#8217; recent performance. Traditionally, this would be an automatic win for the Celts, but every time we&#8217;ve predicted a victory from their end, they&#8217;ve not only lost but have done so outright. It&#8217;s tough to ignore their tendency to underperform when expectations are high.</p>
<p>Contrarily, the <strong>Heat</strong> have consistently shown their mettle. Their calm demeanor postgame, as illustrated by <strong>Jimmy Butler&#8217;s</strong> nonchalant press conference, speaks to their self-confidence and lack of panic. This mental fortitude suggests that the Heat may be destined to triumph in tonight&#8217;s game.</p>
<p>However, let&#8217;s not discount Boston entirely. While it was difficult to imagine them being swept and winning Game 4, it wasn&#8217;t a huge shock. It&#8217;s also challenging to fathom them losing every single home game in this series. If you are looking to back Boston, it might be better to take a creative approach, like player props.</p>
<p>However, the <strong>eight-point</strong> line for Boston seems significantly skewed. A <strong>Boston -4.5</strong> could have prompted a more extended discussion, but eight points are simply too far off the mark to make a compelling case.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in backing Miami, the number to consider is their <strong>team total</strong> of <strong>103.5</strong>. They have gone <strong>over that number in 12 out of 15 postseason games</strong> so far. Although they narrowly missed the mark with 99 points in Game 4, it&#8217;s unlikely they will repeat that miss. The Heat&#8217;s offense is being undervalued here, and considering their track record, the 103.5 total could be the best number to back Miami heading in Game 6 of the <strong>Eastern Conference Finals</strong>.</p>
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<h2>Betting Odds @ FanDuel</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th width="80px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td class="row-wrap away" rowspan="2">Miami Heat</td>
<td> Open</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_away"> +7.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_odd_away"> -108 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right">O <span id="fanduel_total_open_away"> 215 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_open_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_open_away"> +265 </span>  </td>
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<td> Current</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_away"> +8 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_odd_away"> -106 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_away"> 215 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_current_away"> +265 </span>  </td>
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<td class="row-wrap home" rowspan="2">Boston Celtics</td>
<td> Open</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_home"> -7.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_odd_home"> -112 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right">U <span id="fanduel_total_open_home"> 215 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_open_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_open_home"> -330 </span>  </td>
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<td> Current</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_home"> -8 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_odd_home"> -114 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_home"> 215 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_current_home"> -330 </span>  </td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Miami Heat</h3>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jimmy Butler</td>
<td width="250px">  22.9 Points, 5.9 Rebounds, 5.3 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Bam Adebayo</td>
<td width="250px">  20.4 Points, 9.2 Rebounds, 3.2 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> Kyle Lowry</td>
<td width="250px">  11.2 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, 5.1 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Max Strus</td>
<td width="250px">  11.5 Points, 3.2 Rebounds, 2.1 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PF</td>
<td width="200px"> Caleb Martin</td>
<td width="250px">  9.6 Points, 4.8 Rebounds, 1.6 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PF</td>
<td width="200px"> Kevin Love</td>
<td width="250px">  8.2 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, 1.9 Assists</td>
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<h3>Boston Celtics</h3>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jayson Tatum</td>
<td width="250px">  30.1 Points, 8.8 Rebounds, 4.6 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Jaylen Brown</td>
<td width="250px">  26.6 Points, 6.9 Rebounds, 3.5 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> Marcus Smart</td>
<td width="250px">  11.5 Points, 3.1 Rebounds, 6.3 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Derrick White</td>
<td width="250px">  12.4 Points, 3.6 Rebounds, 3.9 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Al Horford</td>
<td width="250px">  9.8 Points, 6.2 Rebounds, 3.0 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Malcolm Brogdon</td>
<td width="250px">  14.9 Points, 4.2 Rebounds, 3.7 Assists</td>
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<h2>Last 5 Against The Spread:</h2>
<h3>Miami Heat</h3>
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<th align="center" width="100px">DATE</th>
<th align="center" width="50px">OPP</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SPREAD</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">TOTAL</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SCORE</th>
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<td align="left">Tue, May 23</td>
<td align="center">BOS</td>
<td align="center">-1.5</td>
<td align="center">216.5</td>
<td align="center">116-99</td>
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<td align="left">Sun, May 21</td>
<td align="center">BOS</td>
<td align="center">+4.5</td>
<td align="center">214.5</td>
<td align="center">128-102</td>
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<td align="left">Fri, May 19</td>
<td align="center">BOS</td>
<td align="center">+10.0</td>
<td align="center">215.0</td>
<td align="center">111-105</td>
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<td align="left">Wed, May 17</td>
<td align="center">BOS</td>
<td align="center">+8.5</td>
<td align="center">213.0</td>
<td align="center">123-116</td>
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<td align="left">Fri, May 12</td>
<td align="center">NY</td>
<td align="center">-6.5</td>
<td align="center">204.5</td>
<td align="center">96-92</td>
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<h3>Boston Celtics</h3>
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<th style="width: 25.3165%;" align="center" width="100px">DATE</th>
<th style="width: 12.9114%;" align="center" width="50px">OPP</th>
<th style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center" width="80px">SPREAD</th>
<th style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center" width="80px">TOTAL</th>
<th style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center" width="80px">SCORE</th>
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<td style="width: 25.3165%;" align="left">Tue, May 23</td>
<td style="width: 12.9114%;" align="center">MIA</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">+1.5</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">216.5</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">116-99</td>
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<td style="width: 25.3165%;" align="left">Sun, May 21</td>
<td style="width: 12.9114%;" align="center">MIA</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">-4.5</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">214.5</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">128-102</td>
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<td style="width: 25.3165%;" align="left">Fri, May 19</td>
<td style="width: 12.9114%;" align="center">MIA</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">-10.0</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">215.0</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">111-105</td>
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<td style="width: 25.3165%;" align="left">Wed, May 17</td>
<td style="width: 12.9114%;" align="center">MIA</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">-8.5</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">213.0</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">123-116</td>
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<td style="width: 25.3165%;" align="left">Sun, May 14</td>
<td style="width: 12.9114%;" align="center">PHI</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">-6.0</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">201.0</td>
<td style="width: 20.5063%;" align="center">112-88</td>
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