NBA Consensus Picks- Heat VS Celtics 8:30 AM Monday, in Manila
Team | Spread Odd and Consensus | O/U Odds and Consensus |
Heat | +3.5/1.99/91% | o214.5/1.82/94% |
Celtics | -3.5/1.85/9% | u214.5/2.02/6% |
Miami Heat VS Boston Celtics Prediction Game 3
The Miami Heat have established a commanding 2-0 series lead after the first two games in Boston, surprising many analysts who did not anticipate this outcome, especially with the Heat securing two victories at the Garden. With the Celtics losing their home-court advantage, Game 3 becomes a pivotal matchup for their chances of advancing. Both teams will be highly motivated on Sunday night.
In Game 2, the Celtics held an eight-point lead going into the fourth quarter, but the Heat mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring 36 points in the final quarter to secure the win. This mirrored the scenario in Game 1, where the Celtics had a nine-point lead at halftime, only to witness the Heat explode for 46 points in the third quarter, leading them to victory.
The Heat's victory in Game 2 was fueled by the outstanding performances of superstar Jimmy Butler (27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists), big man Bam Adebayo (22 points, 17 rebounds, 9 assists), and the impactful contributions of Caleb Martin (25 points, 4 rebounds) coming off the bench.
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum led the way with an impressive stat line of 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. However, the overall offensive performance was disappointing for the team. Al Horford (2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists) and Marcus Smart (7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists), both starters, will need to step up and be more effective in Game 3 for the Celtics to have a chance of success.
Although many will view Game 3 as a must-win situation for the Celtics, we believe it might not be a wise choice to back them on Sunday. The Miami Heat, listed as (+130) underdogs for the home game, present significant value considering their performance in the previous two games. With the Heat demonstrating their ability to mount comebacks in both Game 1 and Game 2 while playing on the road, their chances of success should be even better on their home court. Consequently, our primary recommendation for the Celtics vs. Heat matchup is to bet on the Heat to win outright and take advantage of their enticing (+130) odds for those who follow this prediction.
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