Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics G3 Prediction, Tips & Odds
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction 22.05.2023. In the East’s grand final, Miami returned from Boston with a massive 2-0. In the opinion of bookmakers, basketball analysts, and the general public, it was presented as an outsider. Still, Jimmy and the team had other plans.
The series moves to Miami. Boston is still the favorite for many in game number three and in general in this series.
At least two more interesting duels await us. Who do you prefer?
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Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Odds
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 1×2: 2.35 / 1.64
Asian Handicap +3.5/-3.5: 1.90 / 1.90
Over/Under 214.0: 1.90 / 1.90
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Miami Heat Team News
Miami did something unusual this season.
After defeating the Hawks in the first game of the play-in tournament, we believe that even the “hardest” fans of the Heat could not have imagined this situation development. Still, here they are now in the finals of the East and with the chance to finish the job in front of their audience and advance to the grand finals.
Miami reached the playoffs from a second chance, with a victory over the Bulls, and in that way, they scheduled a match with the Bucks, the team with the best score in the NBA during the regular season.
Many had already written off Miami, but on the drive of their best player and team leader Butler, Miami took the first huge step and knocked out the favored Bucks 4-1 in the series.
The series against the Buccs also brought certain problems. Herro broke his hand, Oladipo renewed his knee injury. Thus Miami lost two important players in the rotation.
In the next round, Miami went to the feet of the Knicks, but as against the Bucks, the Heat easily eliminated the team from New York with 4-2 in the series.
For now, Miami also has a big advantage in the East finals.
The extraordinary team spirit and motivation, along with the great game preparations of coach Spoelstra, are the key to the Heat’s success for now. They managed to compensate for losing two important players in the rotation.
The work is far from over. We are sure that Jimmy and the team are aware of that. We will see what the continuation of the final series will bring.
Boston Celtics Team News
During most of the season, Boston was one of the best teams in the NBA, both in terms of scoring, the team’s defense, and efficiency.
The long season certainly left consequences for the team because, for now, in the playoffs, they did not have their recognizable game and consistency.
In the first round of the playoffs, they played against the Hawks and won 4-2 in the series. However, everything was not so easy because the Hawks had a chance to equalize the result in their hall. They led most of the game but still fell in the last quarter.
The next round was one of the most interesting in the playoffs so far, the master played, and in the end, Boston emerged as the winner, it was their best game in the playoffs so far, and Tatum was especially inspired with 51 points.
The East Grand Final, as you know, is a real nightmare for the Boston giant so far.
The Celtics failed to defend their home court. For now, they are losing 2-0 in the series, but nothing is over yet. Even a large number of basketball experts still give Boston better chances.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics H2H
20.05.23. Boston Celtics-Miami Heat 105:111
18.05.23. Boston Celtics-Miami Heat 116:123
25.01.23. Miami Heat-Boston Celtics 98:95
03.12.23. Boston Celtics-Miami Heat 116:120
Injuries and suspensions
Miami Heat: V. Oladipo, T. Herro
Boston Celtics: D. Gallinari (?)
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Prediction
After the first game, which was unexpectedly efficient, the pace dropped in the second match. However, the impression is that it is still not normal if we consider that these teams belong to the very top in almost all defensive parameters.
This primarily applies to Boston, which will surely have a better defensive plan, especially on the Heat’s role players who brought a lot of problems in the two opening duels of the East final series.
As for Spoelstra, if we look at his previous games at the Kaseya Center, the Heat coach likes to slow down the game at home, so in both duels against Boston this season, the under was a winning combination.
This could be a key game in this series, so we believe that the teams will be at a high defensive level, and that will affect the pace of the game and the efficiency.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 21.05.2023 8:30 PM ET / Monday 21.05.2023 02:30 CET
Prediction: Total Under 215.5
Odds: 1.75
Sportsbook: Bet365
