Miami Heat (55-42) vs Boston Celtics (65-32)
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 8:30 pm
The Celtics felt the effect of their grueling 7 game series vs the Sixers in the previous play off round, and looked a little tired against a Miami Heat side that is currently playing their best hoops of the season. The talented and deep Celtics subsequently lost the first two games of this series at home, and are now in desperation mode making them a dangerous opponent for the Heat. Note: BOSTON is 12-2 ATS off 2 or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-18 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins this season.
Celtics are 38-17-1 ATS in their last 56 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Celtics are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record
NBA team (BOSTON) - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite of 7 or more, off an upset loss as a home favorite are 48-13 ATS L/5 seasons for a 79% conversion rate for bettors.
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami.Play on Boston to cover