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The Boston Celtics will play the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Sunday's matchup between the Celtics and the Heat features the Celtics as small 3.5-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under of 213.5.
Here is everything you need 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: Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: FTX Arena in Miami, Florida
- TV: TNT
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| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -3.5 | -105 | -118 | 213.5 | -110 | -110 | -161 | +115 |
Celtics vs. Heat Betting Insights
- The two teams average a combined 13.9 more points per game (227.4) than this game's total of 213.5 points.
- The Celtics and the Heat have seen their opponents average a combined 7.7 more points per game than the over/under of 213.5 set in this outing.
- Miami has a 4-2 record in the last six head-to-head matchups against Boston.
- The Heat have an advantage against the spread as well (4-2) when squaring off against the Celtics.
Celtics Recent Trends
- The 117.9 points per game the Celtics record are 8.1 more points than the Heat give up (109.8).
- This season, the Celtics have a 47.5% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.7% lower than the 48.2% of shots the Heat's opponents have knocked down.
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 contest (sixth in NBA) and 8.8 boards, while also posting 4.6 assists.
- Jaylen Brown averages 26.6 points, 3.5 assists and 6.9 boards per game.
- Derrick White posts 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks.
- Malcolm Brogdon averages 14.9 points, 4.2 boards and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.4% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc (fourth in league) with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
- Marcus Smart paces his team in assists (6.3 per game), and also averages 11.5 points and 3.1 boards. Defensively he averages 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.4 blocks.
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Heat Recent Trends
- The Heat average just 1.9 fewer points per game (109.5) than the Celtics allow their opponents to score (111.4).
- The Heat are shooting 46% from the field, 0.3% lower than the 46.3% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season.
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
- On a per-game basis, Bam Adebayo gets the Heat 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
- Jimmy Butler is putting up 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest. He's sinking 53.9% of his shots from the field.
- The Heat are getting 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Max Strus this year.
- Caleb Martin is putting up 9.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest. He is draining 46.4% of his shots from the floor and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 triples per game.
- Kyle Lowry is putting up 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He is making 40.4% of his shots from the field and 34.5% from 3-point range, with 1.9 triples per game.
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