In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics will face the Miami Heat. Boston is a strong 8.5-point favorite against Miami when the Celtics take the court against the Heat on Wednesday. The game has a point total of 211.5.
Here is everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Celtics-Heat game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):
Celtics vs. Heat Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: TNT
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 211.5 | -110 | -110 | -400 | +260 |
Celtics vs. Heat Betting Insights
- Between them, these two teams average 15.9 more points per game (227.4) than this game's total (211.5).
- Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 221.2 points per game, 9.7 more than the over/under for this matchup.
- After the last four head-to-head matchups, Boston and Miami have a tied 2-2 record.
- Both the Celtics and the Heat have 2-2 records against the spread in those contests.
Celtics Recent Trends
- The Celtics score 8.1 more points per game (117.9) than the Heat allow (109.8).
- The Celtics make 47.5% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.7 percentage points lower than the Heat have allowed to their opponents (48.2%).
Celtics Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 117.9 | 4 |
| Points Allowed | 111.4 | 4 |
| Rebounds | 45.3 | 7 |
| Assists | 26.7 | 7 |
| Steals | 6.4 | 25 |
| Blocks | 5.2 | 6 |
Celtics Leaders
- Jayson Tatum paces the Celtics at 30.1 points per game (sixth in NBA) and 8.8 rebounds, while also averaging 4.6 assists.
- Jaylen Brown posts 26.6 points, 3.5 assists and 6.9 rebounds per game.
- Derrick White puts up 12.4 points, 3.9 assists and 3.6 boards per game.
- Malcolm Brogdon averages 14.9 points, 3.7 assists and 4.2 boards.
- Marcus Smart puts up a team-high 6.3 assists per contest. He also chips in 11.5 points and 3.1 boards, shooting 41.5% from the floor and 33.6% from downtown with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
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Heat Recent Trends
- The Heat put up an average of 109.5 points per game, just 1.9 fewer points than the 111.4 the Celtics allow to opponents.
- The Heat's 46% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Celtics have given up to their opponents.
Heat Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 109.5 | 30 |
| Points Allowed | 109.8 | 2 |
| Rebounds | 40.6 | 27 |
| Assists | 23.8 | 25 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 30 |
Heat Leaders
- Bam Adebayo is averaging 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest. He's also sinking 54% of his shots from the field.
- On a per-game basis, Jimmy Butler gives the Heat 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists. He also averages 1.8 steals (second in league) and 0.3 blocked shots.
- The Heat are getting 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Max Strus this year.
- Caleb Martin is averaging 9.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He is making 46.4% of his shots from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 treys per game.
- The Heat are getting 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game from Kyle Lowry this season.
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