Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: prediction for the match of the NBA
Prior to this game, the teams have met 64 times: Boston has claimed victory in 35 matches, while Miami has emerged as the stronger team 29 times. Additionally, when making a prediction for the Boston Celtics - Miami Heat game, it is worth noting that the team from Florida has been unable to defeat their opponent in the last three matches.
Boston Celtics
Boston has accomplished the impossible – after three consecutive defeats, they managed to tie the series in the Eastern Conference finals against “Miami” (3-3). The “Celtics” won the sixth game on the road by just one point against the “Heat” (104-103). Jason Tatum (31 points, 12 rebounds) and Jaylen Brown (26 points, ten rebounds) both achieved a double-double. Marcus Smart scored 21 points. The “Celtics” finished in second place in the Eastern Conference standings during the regular season. The participation of Malcolm Brogdon in the upcoming match is questionable.
Miami Heat
Miami finished seventh in the Eastern Conference standings during the regular season and secured a spot in the main playoff bracket through the play-in tournament. In the game on May 28, Caleb Martin (21 points, 15 rebounds) and Jimmy Butler (24 points, 11 rebounds) achieved a double-double. Gabe Vincent scored 15 points. The “Heat” is approaching the match with a full lineup. The participation of Gabe Vincent in the game is the only question mark.
Prediction
The Eastern Conference Finals haven't thrilled fans with high-scoring matches. In the last three out of four games, the 115-point mark hasn't been surpassed. On average, "Boston" scores 117 points in home games, while "Miami" scores 108 points on the road. Yes, this time a ticket to the championship finals is at stake. However, the "Celtics" have no room for retreat. The team from Massachusetts must unleash its full attacking potential on their home court. The game will be high-scoring. Our prediction is a total of over 206.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 2.17. According to analysts from bookmakers, "Boston" is the clear favorite in the upcoming match. We agree with them. Joe Mazzulla has finally found the keys to unlock Miami's defense and restored his team's offensive potential. The "Celtics" have already achieved a feat by coming back from a 0-3 deficit in the series. Now is the time to finish what they started on their home court. Our prediction is a victory for "Boston" with a handicap of (-6.5) points at odds of 1.78. "Boston" is one of the most high-scoring teams in the league during the regular season. The "Celtics" ranked second in the East in average points per game with 117.5. On the other hand, "Miami" allows an average of 109.4 points per game. Everything points to Joe Mazzulla's team heavily burdening the opponent's basket in the upcoming match. Our prediction is that "Boston" will score over 105.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 1.93. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 2.17. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
