Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 05/27/2022 – The Boston Celtics are a win away from advancing to the NBA Finals and there is perhaps no better way to do that than at home. After winning Game 5 in Miami, the Celtics can wrap it up on Friday. The top online sportsbook states that for the Heat, odds are heavily stacked against them. Although they were able to control the boards, the defense of the Celtics has been hard to crack. With their key players sorely absent, head coach Erik Spoelstra will need a superb performance from his ward to live and fight another day.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 05/27/2022
| When: | Friday, May 27, 8:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
All or nothing.
We head back to Boston for Game 6, which will be Friday at 8:30p on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xLw3irMY5g
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 26, 2022
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 05/27/2022 Betting Odds
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | +9 (-110) | 201 o (-110) | +333 |  |
| Boston Celtics | -9 (-110) | 201 u (-110) | -450 | |
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Miami Heat Betting
The Miami Heat are in a precarious situation as they need to steal back Game 6 and for a winner-take-all game in Boston. Jimmy Butler continues to be absent and it did not help that Tyler Herro was unable to play. Although they addressed the rebounding disparity, they lacked the teamwork to get things done last time out. But the glaring thing missing is their offense, both from the field and three-point territory.
Players to watch: Jimmy Butler SF 15 GP 15 GS 35.7 MIN 25.6 PTS 2.5 OR 4.7 DR 7.1 REB 4.6 AST 2 STL 0.7 BLK 1.5 TO 1.5 PF 3 AST/TO 23.29 PER
Bam Adebayo C 16 GP 16 GS 32.9 MIN 14.7 PTS 1.9 OR 5.9 DR 7.8 REB 2.6 AST 1.1 STL 0.8 BLK 2.1 TO 3.1 PF 1.2 AST/TO 15.00 PER
Tyler Herro PG 14 GP 0 GS 26.7 MIN 13.5 PTS 0.5 OR 3.6 DR 4.1 REB 2.9 AST 0.6 STL 0.4 BLK 1.9 TO 1.5 PF 1.5 AST/TO 10.31 PER
Boston Celtics Betting
Defense has been the key to the success of the Celtics so expect head coach Ime Udoka to continue doing so. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown continue to lead the charge alongside veteran big man Al Horford. Unless Boston comes out cold against the Heat in Game 6, this game is theirs to lose at home.
Players to Watch: Jayson Tatum SF 16 GP 16 GS 40.5 MIN 26.9 PTS 1 OR 5.3 DR 6.3 REB 6 AST 1.2 STL 0.9 BLK 4.3 TO 3.1 PF 1.4 AST/TO 15.15 PER
Jaylen Brown SG 16 GP 16 GS 37.6 MIN 23.1 PTS 1.2 OR 5.7 DR 6.9 REB 3.3 AST 1.3 STL 0.5 BLK 2.9 TO 2.8 PF 1.1 AST/TO 14.57 PER
Marcus Smart PG 13 GP 13 GS 35.8 MIN 15 PTS 1 OR 3.2 DR 4.2 REB 6.5 AST 1.1 STL 0.4 BLK 2.3 TO 3.4 PF 2.8 AST/TO 11.34 PER
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 05/27/2022 Betting Numbers
Trends
Miami Heat
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami’s last 16 games.
Miami are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 7 games on the road.
Miami are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston.
Miami are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Friday.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 10 games when playing as the underdog.
Miami are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games played on a Friday when playing on the road.
Boston Celtics
Boston are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games.
Celtics are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston’s last 15 games against Miami.
Celtics are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home.
Boston are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games when playing at home against Miami.
Boston are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Celtics are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games when playing as the favourite.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 8 games played on a Friday when at home.
Injuries
Miami Heat
P.J. Tucker PF Is probable Friday vs Boston, Knee
Kyle Lowry PG Is probable Friday vs Boston, Hamstring
Tyler Herro SG Is “?” Friday vs Boston, Groin
Max Strus SG Is probable Friday vs Boston, Hamstring
Gabe Vincent PG Is probable Friday vs Boston, Hamstring
Boston Celtics
Marcus Smart PG Is “?” Friday vs Miami, Ankle
Robert Williams PF Is “?” Friday vs Miami, Knee
Sam Hauser PF Is OUT Friday vs Miami, Shoulder
Head-to-Head
| Miami Heat | Boston Celtics | |
|---|---|---|
| 55-42-1 | Against the Spread | 55-41-2 |
| 54-44-0 | Straight Up | 47-49-2 |
| 110 | Points per Game | 105 |
| Points Allowed per Game | ||
| 46.49 | Offensive FG% | 46.48 |
| 80.61 | Offensive FT% | 81.42 |
| 37.14 | Offensive 3PT% | 35.83 |
| 44.70 | Defensive FG% | 43.54 |
| 78.48 | Defensive FT% | 77.89 |
| 33.93 | Defensive 3PT% | 33.80 |
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks
Miami is averaging 110 points per game and the Celtics are averaging 105 points per game. The best nba 2022 lines favor the Celtics to win this game and cover the spread at home.
Moneyline: +333 is the ML for the Heat and -450 is the ML for the Celtics.
ATS: +9 (-110) is the spread for Miami and -9 (-110) is the spread for Boston.
TOTALs: Over 201 (-110) is the total for the Heat and the same will go under for the Celtics.
Score Prediction: 104-101, Heat win.
