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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game 5 Computer Picks & NBA Eastern Conference Finals Odds

Written by on September 24, 2020

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Boston (48-24, 9-6) is a moderate 3-point favorite against Miami (44-29, 11-2) when the Celtics hit the court against the Heat on Friday (September 25, 2020). The game’s point total is 213.5. The clash between these two teams is the NBA’s only action on the day. Tip-off for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Reunion, Florida.

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Betting Information

Celtics vs Heat Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Celtics -3 -110 -110 213.5 -110 -110

Computer Picks

Computer picks for Celtics vs Heat
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Celtics (-3) Over (213.5) Celtics 112 Heat 108

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Head to Head

After seven head-to-head meetings this year, Miami has a 4-3 record against Boston. The Heat also have a 4-3 record against the spread when taking on the Celtics.

Celtics vs Heat in 2019-20
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
9/23/2020 Celtics -3.5 211.5 -162 134 112-109 MIA
9/19/2020 Celtics -3.5 208.5 -174 144 117-106 BOS
9/17/2020 Celtics -2.5 208 -143 120 106-101 MIA
9/15/2020 Celtics -1.5 209 -123 103 117-114 MIA
8/4/2020 Celtics -4.5 218.5 -199 164 112-106 MIA
1/28/2020 Heat -1.5 219 -123 103 109-101 BOS
12/4/2019 Celtics -5.5 209 -221 180 112-93 BOS

Celtics Betting Information

  • Boston has been good against the spread this season, posting a 49-33-5 record.
  • The Celtics have posted a winning record of 28-18-4 against the spread when the spread is -3 or bigger.
  • Boston has more often than not combined with its adversaries to hit the total, doing so 42 times in 87 contests (48.3%).
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Heat Betting Information

  • Miami and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this year — 48 of 86 (55.8%).
  • Miami has a winning record against the spread, going 46-36-3 ATS (covering 54.1% of the time).
  • When they play as 3-point underdogs, the Heat have a record ATS of 12-12-1.
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Over/Under Analysis

Celtics vs Heat Total Facts
Games Over 213.5 % of Games Over 213.5 Average PPG Combined Average PPG Average Opponent PPG Combined Average Opponent PPG Average Total
Celtics 52 59.8% 112.7 224.7 106.6 215.2 219.3
Heat 58 67.4% 112 224.7 108.6 215.2 220.5

Celtics Leaders

  • The Celtics scoring leader is Jayson Tatum, who averages 23.4 points per game.
  • Marcus Smart leads Boston with 4.9 assists a game and Enes Kanter paces the squad with 7.4 rebounds per outing.
  • Smart leads the team with 1.7 steals per game. Daniel Theis collects 1.3 blocks a game to pace Boston.
  • The Celtics are led by Kemba Walker from beyond the arc. He knocks down 3.2 shots from deep per game.

Heat Leaders

  • Jimmy Butler’s strong performances this season give him the top spot on the Heat scoring and assists leaderboards with 19.9 points per game and 6.0 assists per game.
  • When it comes to rebounds, Bam Adebayo is the Miami leader with 10.2 per game.
  • Butler is at the top of Miami’s steals hierarchy with 1.8 steals per game and Adebayo leads the squad in blocks with 1.3 per game.
  • Duncan Robinson is tops from three-point range for the Heat, hitting 3.7 threes per game.

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